The Fifth Amendment guarantees you the right to remain silent. The right to remain silent applies at the time of arrest and throughout a criminal case. If you do not want to say anything to the police, you do not have to. Attorneys, legal professionals, and even law enforcement officials often encourage defendants to remain […]
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Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the calculation of the amount of alcohol present in your blood, based on the volume of alcohol consumption over a given period of time. Alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine then enters the bloodstream. Within 30 to 70 minutes of consumption, BAC can be measured. However, there
The feeling of an officer slapping a pair of cold metal handcuffs on your wrists can be overwhelming. During an arrest, it can be difficult to know what you should do. What should you say to the police, if anything? What should you avoid doing? Knowing how to conduct yourself during an arrest can help
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In Colorado, a criminal offense can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. While most American are aware of these classifications, many may not know what they mean or how a crime is categorized. Generally, an offense will be classified depending on the severity of the crime. Felony charges are associated with more
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