Drug Checkpoints Leaving Colorado – A Legal Guide
June 8, 2026
Colorado law does not punish recreational possession of marijuana and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) by adults 21 and over.1 However, it is against federal law to
Colorado law does not punish recreational possession of marijuana and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) by adults 21 and over.1 However, it is against federal law to
Colorado DUI checkpoints are roadblocks where police stop and check drivers for signs of intoxication. In Colorado Springs, the police typically conduct these sobriety checkpoints
Walking with open containers of alcohol is usually unlawful throughout Colorado. However, local governments may license and regulate common consumption areas called “entertainment districts.” Within
Colorado Revised Statute 18-7-102 makes the promotion of obscenity a crime. This is when you either: promote – or possess with intent to promote – any
In my experience, most assault charges brought in Colorado are for misdemeanor assault, also called third-degree assault under C.R.S. 18-3-204. Assault is prosecuted as a misdemeanor rather
Domestic violence (DV) is not an independent crime in Colorado. Instead, DV “enhances” the punishment of any underlying felony or misdemeanor offense committed between past
Colorado has its own state-level RICO statute known as the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA). Like the federal RICO law, COCCA allows state prosecutors
Arguably, Colorado prosecutors can bring forgery charges at any time. This is because Colorado’s statute of limitations law plainly says, “[A]ny forgery regardless of the
TL;DR Prostitution is illegal throughout Colorado, including all cities and counties. The law defines prostitution as exchanging money or value for specific sexual acts, and
TL;DR Reckless driving involves willful disregard for safety, while careless driving is due to inattentive or imprudent behavior Both are class 2 traffic misdemeanors with
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