Criminal Defense & Traffic Articles

Increase use of alcohol-monitoring technology after DUIs in Colorado 2023

Increase use of alcohol-monitoring technology after DUIs Colorado will require more people to wear alcohol-monitoring technology if they’re convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Under SB22-055, any person who’s put on probation for a felony drunk or drugged driving offense will be required to wear a device that can detect if they’re…

2021 Colorado Legislation Affecting Child Custody and Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse

2021 Legislation Affecting Child Custody and Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse SB21-088 Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act Concerning establishing a civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. Senate Bill 88 would give survivors of abuse after 1960 for whom the civil statute of limitations has…

Medical Marijuana Legal While on Probation in Colorado?

2019 CO 95. No. 18SC84. Walton v. People. Statutory Interpretation, Plain Language, Probation, Medical Marijuana. In this opinion, the Supreme Court reviewed a district court’s review of a county court’s interpretation and application of CRS § 18-1.3-204(2)(a)(VIII). The Court held that the statute’s plain language creates a presumption that a defendant who is sentenced to…