As William Blackstone said “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” Unfortunately, in our society, there are plenty of innocent people who are not only accused of a crime they did not commit, but convicted and sent to prison—or even death row. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia cited […]
The legal drinking age in Colorado, as in the rest of the country, is 21 years of age. Those under the age of 21 are not permitted to drink, regardless of whether they are operating a motor vehicle. Therefore, motorists under the legal drinking age who are caught driving under the influence (DUI) will face […]
Recently, a six-year-old boy was suspended from Stratton Meadows Elementary School in Colorado Springs for allegedly threatening classmates. The boy’s father spoke with a local ABC news affiliate, telling reporters that his son was suspended from school for one day after the boy used his fingers to mimic a gun, and while pointing at a […]
Dynel Lane will face eight felony charges for her actions in March, however, murder will not be one of them. The 34-year-old is suspected of luring Michelle Wilkins, a 26-year-old pregnant woman, to her Longmont home with a Craigslist ad promising baby clothes for sale. Lane allegedly attacked Wilkins, stabbing her and cutting out the […]
It’s not pretty and it’s not fair, but it does happen- false accusations of rape. Petty people sometimes misuse the grave charge of rape to gain an upper hand, seek revenge, or otherwise hurt another person. The consequences of a false accusation can be disastrous, even if the wrongfully accused is later acquitted.
In February, Colorado was added to the list of states that allow crime suspects to search victims’ homes if it might strengthen their defense. The decision by the appeals court has prompted worries from both victims’ rights advocates and prosecutors. In their decision, Colorado judges determined that homeowners’ privacy interests can sometimes be outweighed by a […]
As motorists, we’ve all been through them from time to time- random sobriety checkpoints. And, as long as you are sober, you have probably never thought twice about showing the proper credentials, answering the officer’s questions, and moving on through without incident. In fact, unless you’re running late, the DUI checkpoint is nothing more than […]
In today’s technology-laden society, robbery is most often committed through a computer and a network other than with a rifle. Electronic transfer of funds has replaced bags of cash, but one thing has remained the same—greed. Yet throughout history, some incredible heists and robberies have taken place – and some remain unsolved:
In an effort to promote safe and legal marijuana use, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has launched an educational campaign outlining laws about possession, use, and the impacts of marijuana on your health. The 18-month long campaign will include a website, radio ads, print and digital promotions, as well as television and […]
In a recent interview with Ellen DeGeneres, superstar Taylor Swift revealed one of her deepest fears- She’s afraid of being arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. She worries what impact erroneous criminal charges or jail time might have on her career and reputation. Swift’s fear, although seemingly irrational, may not be that far-fetched. In […]
