Dram Shop Liability in Colorado: Can You Sue a Bar for Overserving Alcohol?
Colorado’s dram shop law allows an injured person to hold a bar, restaurant, or social host liable in limited circumstances for over-serving alcohol to someone who then causes harm — but the law sets a high bar for proving that liability, and a short deadline for filing. [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY: confirm current statute citation and […]
Who Is Liable After a Bicycle Accident in Colorado?
Cyclists in Colorado have the same basic rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles, and several Colorado-specific laws exist to protect them on the road — which matters a great deal when it comes to proving fault after a crash. [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY: confirm current statute citations.] What rights do cyclists have on Colorado […]
Who Is Liable After a Truck Accident on I-70 or I-25 in Colorado?
Denver sits at the crossroads of Colorado’s two busiest freight corridors — I-70 through the mountains and I-25 running north-south — which means truck accident claims here often involve both federal trucking regulations and Colorado-specific negligence rules. [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY: confirm current regulatory citations.] Why are truck accidents on I-70 and I-25 different from car […]
What Happens If You Violate Probation in Colorado?
A probation violation (VOP) in Colorado doesn’t automatically mean you’re going to prison — but it does start a court process with real consequences, including the possibility that a judge could impose the original sentence that was suspended for probation. [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY: confirm current procedure under Title 16, Article 11, Part 2.] What happens […]
Criminal Impersonation Charges in Colorado: C.R.S. 18-5-113 Penalties
Colorado’s criminal impersonation statute, CRS § 18-5-113, makes it a crime to knowingly assume a false identity or legal capacity to gain a benefit or cause harm. Depending on what was done while impersonating someone, the charge can be a felony or a misdemeanor. [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY: confirm current statute language and penalty tiers.] What […]
Disorderly Conduct Charges in Colorado: CRS § 18-9-106 Penalties
Colorado’s disorderly conduct statute, CRS § 18-9-106, covers a range of public conduct — from fighting in public to brandishing a firearm to cause alarm. Depending on what’s alleged, the charge can range from a petty offense up to a class 1 misdemeanor. [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY: confirm current statute language and penalty tiers.] What counts […]
Stalking Charges in Colorado: CRS § 18-3-602 Penalties and Defenses
Colorado treats stalking as a serious felony offense under CRS § 18-3-602, not a misdemeanor-level crime. The statute covers repeated unwanted contact, following, and communications that cause a reasonable person to suffer serious emotional distress or fear for their safety. [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY: confirm current statute language and any 2026 amendments.] What counts as stalking […]