Marijuana has been cultivated throughout the throes of history, whether it be legally or illegally. Most ancient cultures did not grow the plant for its psychoactive properties, but for its medicinal qualities, likely...more
If you are convicted of DUI in Colorado, you will be subject to a number of criminal penalties, including the potential for jail time. However, it does come with restrictions regarding a driver's driving privileges, including...more
The President of the United States awarded pardons to individuals who were convicted of federal offenses involving simple marijuana possession on October 6, 2022. Convictions under state and local law are not covered by the...more
12/14/2022
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When watching television shows about police officers or crime, most people have heard about Miranda rights. In the United States, police and crime shows have consistently made up around 20% of all television show broadcasts....more
Cannabis has been legal in Colorado for some time, both recreationally and medically. Despite this, driving under the influence of marijuana is not legal. Those who support marijuana argue that driving while high is very...more
11/23/2022
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As of November 2020, the State of Colorado has updated marijuana laws pertaining to the possession and sale of Marijuana. Upon the legalization of marijuana in December of 2012, Colorado become one of few states where an...more
Allegations and charges of domestic violence are taken seriously by the state of Ohio. Court systems in Ohio are responsible for protecting and assisting domestic violence victims. Additionally, it is their responsibility to...more
Sometimes people think that the evidence against them is so overwhelming that there's no reason to fight the charges. Other times, people have no criminal history, what they’re charged with doesn’t seem that serious, and the...more
While marijuana is both medically and recreationally legal in Colorado, there are still areas in the state that are considered to be no drug zones. Marijuana isn’t the only drug in Colorado, however, and drug crimes extend to...more
When an individual in Colorado is charged with a misdemeanor assault crime, they may fear that they are no longer able to own or purchase firearms. Whether or not an individual can own or purchase a gun after a minor assault...more
Federal law allows each state to determine what the penalties for driving under the influence should be. While most states have similar penalties for DUI offenses, there are still small discrepancies between each state. There...more
When an individual is convicted of a DUI, or has refused a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test, there is a high probability that they will be required to install an interlock device in their motor vehicle while their...more
Federal weapons charges are some of the most serious charges an individual can face. Federal crimes are the highest level of crimes. When coupled with a weapons charge, the consequences can be devastating. When charged with a...more
9/23/2022
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Domestic violence allegations are very serious, and the state of Colorado takes these seriously as well. When an individual accuses another of domestic violence, not only are they making a serious allegation, they could place...more