Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Blog

Felony charges are categorized in Colorado by the severity of the crime. The most serious is a Class 1 felony which carries the harshest potential penalties. Class 1 Felony Penalties in Colorado Class 1 felonies carry the harshest potential penalties upon conviction. In most cases, the penalty is life in prison without the possibility...

A Level 1 Drug Felony in Colorado is how the most serious drug charges are classified. These times of crimes carry much harsher penalties than level 2, 3, or 4 drug felonies. Types of Level 1 Drug Felony Crimes The following types of crimes are charged as level 1 drug felonies in Colorado: Selling...

Alcohol involvement is one of the main causes of serious and fatal automobile accidents in Colorado. While the intoxicated driver is the obvious choice for who to hold liable for a drunk driving damages, Colorado's dram shop laws could also entitle you to financial compensation from the alcohol vendor, supplier or even a social...

In Colorado, a person who’s been injured in an accident can seek financial compensation, or damages, for emotional pain and suffering. This does not refer to the physical injuries or financial hardship suffered by the victim, but the emotional, mental or psychological effects of the accident and injury. Without hard evidence, calculating the value...

Accidents are often chaotic and confusing, with a lot happening at once. Fault for an accident is not always clear – and, after an investigation, liability does not always go to one party alone. Multiple parties may share financial responsibility for an accident. In some cases, the injured victim is found to be at...