In 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64. This Amendment grants the right to use recreational marijuana in the state. As a result, it is now legal to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and consume marijuana in a non-public setting. The Colorado legislature spent part of the 2013 session creating laws on how to legally purchase […]
Theft crimes often have a mental health connection. Studies have shown that addictive/compulsive behaviors like those present in substance abuse cases are often seen in those who compulsively commit theft crimes such as shoplifting. For others, there may be some traumatic event that contributes to the urge to steal. Recognizing that theft is not just […]
The 2012 election will go down in history. Not only will it be remembered for the close race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, it will stand out as the year two states – Colorado and Washington – passed initiatives to “decriminalize” the possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana. In 2006, a […]
State and local law enforcement agencies across Colorado are joining forces this summer for a statewide drunk driving crackdown known as “100 Days of Heat.” The intensified DUI enforcement campaign occurs each year between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the time of year when alcohol-related accidents tend to occur with greater frequency in Colorado. To […]
As the Colorado legislature returns to session in 2012, it appears lawmakers will reconsider once again the issue of a THC per se law, similar to the alcohol per se law already in place. Last year a bill was considered that would have made it a crime for a person with 5 or more nanograms […]
