New Colorado Sealing Law: How to Seal Criminal Drug Records
Almost every day I get calls to my office asking about sealing a drug conviction. The first thing I would like to make clear is the difference between expunging and sealing a drug conviction. When you expunge a record you-
Guilty, Not Guilty, & Alford Plea Meanings: Preparing for a Colorado Trial
What kinds of options do you have in regard to pleas in a court room and what do they mean? There are a lot of thing that are confusing about the criminal justice system, however, understanding your rights and options-
Sex Offender Registration and Deregistration
Registration 16-22-106, 16-22-108 Sex offender registration is a big part of sex offender probation. You must not only register as a sex offender initially but every year after that on your birthday until the court tells you not to. Now, sex-
Police Divided Attention Tests: Definition, Examples, & More
Officers use the divided attention roadside test as a tool to investigate DUI’s. These roadside tests are often used instead of breathalyzers during a field sobriety test. DUI roadside divided attention tests have a high rate of being successful in-
What is Sex Offender Treatment & Sentencing in Colorado Like?
It is required by law that people convicted of a sex offense shall undergo treatment in order to prevent recidivism of this nature. Each person sentenced by the court to probation, community corrections, or incarceration with the department or corrections-