Colorado Divides Assault Into Three Degrees Colorado law separates assault into three distinct degrees, each carrying its own elements and penalty range. Under C.R.S. Section 18-3-202, first-degree assault covers intentionally causing serious bodily injury with a...
An off-base DUI near Fort Carson can reach your command, clearance, and rank. Learn how a Colorado Springs DUI defense lawyer protects a service member after a civilian DUI arrest.
The phrase "Wet Reckless" refers to a special plea agreement for DUI/DWAI offenders in which the penalties are reduced to a lesser offense. During negotiations, you can be given a wet reckless, which is a lesser charge of reckless driving. In Colorado, a wet reckless...
The Fourth Amendment safeguards people from unauthorized searches, seizures, and arrests and necessitates a court-issued warrant even in situations when there is probable cause. However, there is a gap in the law that allows a warrantless stop if the officer thinks...
A DUI or DWAI conviction in Colorado can wreak havoc on all aspects of your life. In addition to facing criminal penalties like the loss of your driving privileges, community service hours, fines, and jail time, a DUI or DWAI conviction can have other consequences as...
At Schwaner Law, we understand the wide-reaching impact the novel coronavirus pandemic has had on nearly every aspect of our society. We also know that if you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, your legal matter still requires attention, despite what is going...
Do you have the right to refuse a field sobriety test? In Colorado, law enforcement officers may apprehend drivers who they suspect may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In some cases, they may ask the driver to submit to a field sobriety test....
We’re not as far away from the driverless car as one might think. Automobile technologies continue to evolve, and within several years, we’ll probably see widespread use of self-driving cars. Some will use this technology to lessen their time spent commuting, others...
When you’re seeking legal representation for a criminal offense, the best person for the job is a criminal attorney with former prosecution experience. There are many reasons why a former prosecutor makes for the best choice as your criminal defense attorney. In this...
The state of Colorado, like most states, has a "point system" that is utilized to keep track of traffic offenses for licensed drivers. Get too many points within a certain period of time, and there is the potential to lose your driver's license. Clearly, this could...
Domestic violence is a confrontation among family members, but it is a widely misunderstood and overused term. Many assume that domestic violence must include physical altercations, but confrontations take many forms under the statute. In fact, domestic violence may...