Circumstances sometimes make it difficult to resist the temptation to commit a crime in an effort to help resolve another problem. Unfortunately, even with the best intentions of returning ill-gotten funds, situations tend to get out of control quickly. A Colorado man is facing criminal charges after his recent arrest for an alleged theft of about $400,000.
Divorce allegedly led to illegal activities and criminal charges
When winter arrives, back off those trucks
Trucks and other commercial vehicles can be a potential danger on the road. In addition to their sheer size, trucks also take longer to respond than other vehicles. All too often, this results in serious motor vehicle accidents. The risks are even greater in the winter.
Accident Alert may follow too many car and motorcycle accidents
Colorado has already had its first snowfall for this winter. This means that there will likely be slushy road conditions -- increasing the chances for automobile and motorcycle accidents. Such circumstances sometimes lead to Accident Alerts being issued.
When a child is injured at school, who pays?
According to studies conducted by states' departments of insurance, 10 to 25 percent of injuries to children under the age of 14 occur on school property or during school-related activities each year in America. Many injuries, of course, happen to elementary school-aged children, typically at recess or in gym class. Fortunately, very few of the injuries require more than a band-aid and soothing words by the school nurse. Too many, however, are quite serious and often result in trips to the hospital for emergency care. When a serious injury occurs on school property in Colorado, are the parents responsible for paying for medical care, or does the school assume liability for damages?
Colorado’s favorite deadly highway
In case you have any doubts, I-25 running through the Denver area is recognized as one of Colorado’s most dangerous interstates. Through the first three-quarters of 2017, I-25 has been on the nightly news for accidents ranging from rush hour fender-benders to semi-truck oil spills that have closed the highway for more than a day.
Drug charges after driver challenges K-9's right to sniff
On a recent Monday evening, Colorado law enforcement in Montrose County allegedly spotted a driver failing to maintain his lane on U.S. 550 and weaving over the yellow line. Police say the driver, a 45-year-old man with a history of drug charges, was subjected to a field sobriety test during which time his demeanor allegedly seemed consistent with that of a person impaired by marijuana. When asked, the suspect apparently denied the presence of illegal drugs in the vehicle.
When passengers cause car accidents
There are many distractions that can take a driver's eyes off the road. All too often, unfortunately, these distractions result in car accidents.
2 auto-pedestrian accidents in Colorado questioned
When Colorado residents lose loved ones in accidents that are caused by the negligence of other parties, they can pursue financial relief through the civil justice system regardless of whether the drivers are criminally charged or convicted. Two fatal auto\-pedestrian accidents in Colorado Springs occurred in March and May. The reason for the different legal outcomes is currently being questioned.
Who pays when injured in a rental car accident?
For tourists and locals alike, Colorado can be a year-round destination for recreational activities. This is especially true as we get closer to the winter months, when skiing and other snow sports attract many to the mountainsides.
