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If you are facing drug charges, your life could unravel in various ways. Aside from financial penalties, you could have a shattered reputation, lose friends and lose your job. Even seemingly minor charges, such as those involving the possession of drug paraphernalia,...
An arrest record follows a person around for years. Many companies require a disclosure of any criminal arrests and convictions before hiring new employees. A background check may wind up keeping a person from advancing. Getting a record expunged may help. A person...
Colorado has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the nation. The charge of DUI results from having a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or above. The state also has Driving While Ability Impaired. The police may charge you with a DWAI if you drive with a blood alcohol...
The phrase “You are being arrested for assault and battery'' appears so often in criminal dramas that many people believe that these are the same crimes. In fact, the laws surrounding assault and battery are different depending on what state you are in. In Colorado,...
If your teen engages in what the law considers a “harmful activity” for his or her development, he or she may face status offense charges. A status offense is an activity that is not illegal in its own right but rather, becomes illegal when the person who engages in...
You might be in the process of applying for a job or law enforcement may approach you on suspicion that you have illegal drugs in your possession. Whatever the situation, a drug test may be in your future. While a test might show that you have not ingested illegal...
When there is suspected domestic violence, a protection order often comes into play. Also known as a restraining order, this protects the victim from the accused perpetrator. There are different types of protection orders, and two are civil and mandatory. The...
Not all crimes carry the same gravity of consequences. However, even relatively minor infractions could cause you some long-lasting repercussions. Jail time may seem like the most serious consequence of criminal charges. However, there are many other long-term...
People who are under the age of 21 could find themselves in serious trouble if they face an arrest for possession or attempted use of a fake ID. This offense is not a felony, but it may carry multiple negative consequences that may make it difficult for people to...
The unfortunate reality of having a criminal record is that many felons face discrimination when they try to get a job. While companies claim to welcome individuals with a record, the harsh reality is that many of those same companies turn applicants away at the...
