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When a police officer knocks on your door and asks if they can come in, it’s a tense moment. Can they come in regardless of what you say? Or can you legally turn them away? You don’t want to get arrested, but you also want to invoke and protect your constitutional rights. There are only…
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Adapting to divorce and the parenting plan that follows can be a significant challenge for everyone in the family. It may take months or years for everyone to adjust to the new version of normal for the family. In some cases, changes mean it is time to revisit the parenting plan and make changes. While…
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The thought of being pulled over by the police can be frightening. However, you must know police officers cannot stop you unless they have reasonable suspicion that you have committed a crime or a traffic violation. This is your right under the Fourth Amendment, which protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police….
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Disagreements over inane topics may escalate into shouting matches and fisticuffs. A punch thrown to the face and a person sprawled on the floor may not have been the intended outcome. However, it happened. Now, you face criminal assault charges. This incident may lead to incarceration, fines, restitution, tarnished personal and professional reputations and a…
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When parents face custody battles, they may assume they will automatically share joint custody equally with the other parent. Because Colorado courts prioritize the child’s best interests, the court may not always grant parents a 50/50 split in custody. The effects of a divorce can have many negative consequences on a child, which is why courts…
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