Most people know that .08% is the “per se” blood alcohol content (BAC) level that makes you legally “drunk.” But people can exhibit signs of impairment even while they’re well below that limit. According to the United States Department of Transportation, one person dies as a result of drunk driving about every 52 minutes. The…
Theft and other property crimes have financial consequences for the victim. Theft could involve someone slipping a package of batteries in their pocket at a store, or it might involve someone stealing thousands of dollars in personal property from a single individual. Obviously, Colorado can’t treat every theft crime like the same kind of offense. …
You do have a right to defend yourself in Colorado. If someone attacks you in a bar fight, for instance, or tries to break into your house, you can do what you must to keep yourself safe. You are also allowed to use force if you’re defending others, such as your loved ones who are…