Dog Bite Injuries in Colorado: Who Is Liable Under CRS § 13-21-124?
Colorado is one of the stricter states in the country when it comes to dog bite liability — a dog owner doesn’t get a free pass just because their dog “never did that before.” Here’s a plain-language rundown of how liability works under Colorado’s dog bite statute. Is Colorado a strict liability state for dog […]
Resisting Arrest and Obstructing a Peace Officer in Colorado: CRS § 18-8-103 & 18-8-104
Resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer are two of the most common charges tacked on top of another arrest in Colorado — and they’re also charges people frequently misunderstand, since neither one requires that you actually “win” a fight with police. Below is a plain-language breakdown of what the state has to prove and […]
Who Is Liable in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Colorado?
Rideshare accidents raise a question car-accident claims don’t: which insurance policy actually applies depends on what the Uber or Lyft driver’s app was doing at the moment of the crash. Who Is Liable in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Colorado? Colorado is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash is generally […]
Vehicular Eluding in Colorado: CRS § 18-9-116.5, Penalties, and Defenses
Fleeing from police in a vehicle is one of the few traffic-related charges in Colorado that can turn into a felony fast — even without a crash. Here’s how it’s charged and what the penalties actually look like. What Is Vehicular Eluding Under Colorado Law? Vehicular eluding applies when a driver knowingly tries to get […]
Who Is at Fault in a Pedestrian Accident in Colorado?
Pedestrian crashes get treated differently by insurance adjusters than car-on-car collisions — there’s often an assumption the pedestrian did something wrong. Here’s how fault actually works under Colorado law. Who Is at Fault in a Pedestrian Accident in Colorado? Fault depends on who violated a traffic duty. Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing within a […]
Embezzlement Charges in Colorado: Penalties, Defenses, and What CRS § 18-4-401 Means for You
Embezzlement sounds like its own crime, but in Colorado it almost always shows up on paperwork as something else — usually “theft.” If you or someone you know has been accused of taking money or property entrusted to them by an employer, client, or organization, here is how Colorado actually charges and penalizes that conduct. […]
Fraud by Check in Colorado: CRS § 18-5-205 Penalties
Writing a bad check in Colorado isn’t automatically a crime — but once it crosses into knowing fraud, the penalties scale quickly based on dollar amount. Here’s a quick reference on how Colorado charges fraud by check. What Is “Fraud by Check” Under Colorado Law? Fraud by check, codified at CRS § 18-5-205, makes it […]
Criminal Trespass in Colorado: CRS § 18-4-502, 503, 504 — Degrees, Penalties, and Defenses
Colorado’s trespass statute isn’t one crime — it’s three, each defined by where you went and what kind of property it was. Whether you’re facing a petty offense for crossing a fence line or a felony tied to agricultural land, the degree charged changes everything about your exposure. Here’s what Colorado law says, and what […]
Criminal Mischief (Vandalism) Charges in Colorado: CRS § 18-4-501 Penalties
“Criminal mischief” is Colorado’s legal name for what most people call vandalism — and whether it’s charged as a petty offense or a felony depends almost entirely on one number: the dollar amount of damage alleged. Here’s a quick-reference breakdown of CRS § 18-4-501. What is criminal mischief under Colorado law? CRS § 18-4-501 defines […]
Aggravated Robbery in Colorado: CRS § 18-4-301, § 18-4-302, Penalties, and Defenses
If you or someone you love has been arrested on a robbery or aggravated robbery charge in the Denver metro area, the single most important thing to understand is this: these are among the most serious felony charges on Colorado’s books, and the difference between “robbery” and “aggravated robbery” can mean a decade or more […]