Immigration and Domestic Violence in Colorado
A conviction in Colorado for any crime related to domestic violence can have severe immigration implications for a person. Once a person has been convicted of a domestic violence related offense, even if the crime is a misdemeanor, that individual is subject to deportation, ineligibility for a green card, denial of a visa and/or denial […]
Domestic Violence Shelters in Denver, Colorado
Domestic violence is a pervasive and serious problem affecting thousands of households across the State of Colorado. The statistics are both sobering and frightening. In 2024, thirty-eight (38) intimate partners and eight (8) other individuals were victims of homicide related to domestic violence across the state¹. Denver alone reported 7,660 domestic violence incidents in 2025² […]
Probation Sentences From a DUI Conviction – What You Need to Know
Once a person either pleads guilty to or is convicted by a jury for a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) offense in Colorado, there is a very good chance that he or she will face a sentence that involves some term of probation. Probation is an alternative to serving […]
Understanding DUI Administrative Suspensions
To a person charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, the system he or she faces may appear confusing. Besides the criminal case, the defendant faces a separate, administrative process before the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The criminal justice process determines guilt or innocence for the DUI offense. The administrative process determines […]
What Happens When the DUI Testing Process is Flawed?
When a driving under the influence (DUI) suspect is placed under arrest, he or she will be provided a choice of submitting a blood or breath sample for analysis under Colorado’s Express Consent statute. Both state law and government agency regulations spell out detailed rules and guidelines under which either the blood or breath samples […]
Equitable Division in Family Law – What Does it Mean?
A major issue of confrontation in family law cases is the division of marital property. Each side in a divorce wants to know how much of the marital estate he or she will keep after the marriage ends. Colorado generally defines marital property as “all property acquired by either spouse subsequent to the marriage and […]
A Review of Serious Bodily Injury
A common issue that people charged with assault in Colorado face is a legal concept called “serious bodily injury” or “SBI” as it is frequently known. When serious bodily injury is attached to a charge, the stakes for defendants are greatly raised. Defendants will face serious felony accusations and the possibility of longer incarceration time. […]
Reinstatement of Driving Privileges After Refusing a Blood or Breath Test
As previous entries of this blog have noted, refusing to take a blood or breath test when requested by a police officer in Colorado has a severe impact upon a person’s ability to drive. A driver’s first refusal to take a test under Express Consent leads to a one year suspension, a second refusal is […]
Domestic Violence and CRE 404(b)
One of the most controversial areas of criminal law is whether the prosecution is allowed to use a defendant’s past bad acts against him or her to prove that the accused committed an offense. There is a general legal principle that evidence of other crimes or bad acts are not admissible as evidence to show […]
Domestic Violence and Third Degree Assault – A Review
Colorado’s laws pertaining to domestic violence are not very clear and understandable to the average person. Under state law, “domestic violence” is not a standalone crime. Instead, it is easiest to understand the phrase as a label. If a person commits a violent crime against another person, and the relationship between the offender and the […]