Did You Experience One of These Common 4th of July Arrests in CO?

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, but sometimes those celebrations can result in an arrest. There are quite a few types of arrests that tend to spike over the holiday, each with their own possible penalties.

If you or someone you know ran into trouble over the Fourth of July, then there are things you need to know about these common types of arrests and what they can mean for your future.

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Can You Bring Firearms to a Protest? A Review of Colorado Weapons Laws

You have the right to protest and in Colorado, you also have the right to bear arms. But what happens when those two rights collide? Can you bring a firearm to a protest?

Recent protests in Denver saw the confiscation of assault rifles from activists. While open carry is not legal in Denver, some protesters had weapons seized from their car after reports were made to police of suspicions the trunk contained military-style weapons.

The Colorado Times Recorder reported that [...]

Experts Predict Crime Rates May Go Up In Denver

The current economic climate is causing experts to predict a variety of things – one of which is crime.

The impact of COVID-19 is far-reaching, and Denver police are preparing for an uptick in crime related to the economic downturn. In fact, they’re studying data from the last major recessions for clues as to what can be expected. However, this time they have something new to contend with: policing reforms.

No matter the reforms on the table, one thing is [...]

Penalized for Peaceful Protests After Curfew in CO? Here’s What to Do

At the end of May, Denver was one of many cities that enacted a curfew due to protests and violence. Your first reaction to a curfew may be to think that you’re no longer a child, so it doesn’t apply to you – but you’d be wrong.

Even though you have rights associated with protesting, you can also face consequences for ignoring curfews in cities such as Denver. Here’s what you need to know about your rights as a protester, [...]

Seem Like White-Collar Criminals Always Get Off Easy? Not in Colorado

White-collar crimes can be some of the most destructive criminal offenses in terms of their cost to society. They are also some of the most under-reported and under-emphasized.

It’s estimated that every year in the United States white-collar crime costs society over $1 trillion in damages. This can be compared to the more publicized street crimes that cause a yearly total of $15 billion in damages.

We examine why it is that white-collar crime seems to get so much less [...]