The Aurora Municipal Court located at 14999 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, Colorado 80012 presides over violations of the Aurora Municipal Code. These matters include traffic tickets (both traffic criminal offenses and traffic infractions), parks and open space charges, certain criminal matters, neighborhood services charges, overweight commercial truck charges, animal services…
In 2017, there were 108 DUI cases filed in Morgan County Court in Fort Morgan, Colorado. These cases had an average BAC of approximately two times the per se legal limit for DUI. The average BAC being 0.155. The number of DUI cases filed in Morgan County Court in 2012…
In Colorado it’s illegal for a driver to drive a motor vehicle when the person knows that their license is “under restraint”. “Knowledge” of the restraint is an element that the district attorney’s office would have to prove in order to obtain a conviction if the matter were to proceed…
Although it’s now possible under Colorado law to seal certain drug convictions that entered on or after July 1, 2011, determining eligibility and navigating the process can very complex. Different rules apply depending upon when the conviction entered. There are three (3) “main groups” of rules for sealing drug convictions…
Some drug cases where the conviction date occurred between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2011 in Colorado can be sealed. Specific procedures and criteria pertain to these “magical dates” (July 1, 20018 through June 20, 2011) enacted by the legislature. Which types of conviction records can be sealed? Petty…
It is possible to seal drug convictions in Colorado for cases where the conviction occurred before July 1, 2008. Specific rules apply for the process and eligibility for these convictions. Eligible cases are as follows: petty offenses or misdemeanor offenses in violation of Article 18 of Title 18, CRS. Class…
Picture yourself enjoying Colorado’s blue sky and sunshine and reaching into your mailbox to find this little “gem”: “Colorado Department of Revenue records indicate that your ignition interlock device has prevented the operation of a motor vehicle in three of twelve consecutive reporting periods due to excessive blood alcohol content. …
Before Colorado law enforcement searches a person’s premises, auto, or person, law enforcement may question the person as to whether or not the he/she has a needle or syringe that may prick/puncture/poke/stick the officer. Law enforcement may also inquire as to whether the person has a needle or syringe on…
Starting August 9, 2017 some people charged with domestic violence offenses or stalking will not be eligible for bail/bond under a new Colorado law. As noted in the title of this post, the law only applies to some specific domestic violence and stalking cases. Colorado House Bill 17-1150 modifies CRS…
New, enhanced, tougher DUI penalties for 4th, 5th, 6th or more DUI offenses in Colorado start on August 9, 2017 pursuant to House Bill 17-1288. The new law requires a person convicted of a Felony DUI, DUI per se, or DWAI who is sentenced to probation to serve a minimum…