On behalf of Dolan + Zimmerman LLP | Dec 28, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Reporting crime rates is important because it gives the public a sense of how dangerous their world is. Crime rates can also affect public policy, whether it is by pressuring Congress to pass new laws or by encouraging attorneys general to engage in crackdowns....
On behalf of Dolan + Zimmerman LLP | Dec 27, 2017 | DUI/DWAI
In Colorado, the legal driving limit for Driving Under the Influence is 0.08. This means that if your blood alcohol content is .08 percent or higher — and you are pulled over by police — you will most likely end up being arrested and ticketed for driving...
On behalf of Dolan + Zimmerman LLP | Dec 26, 2017 | Personal Injury
Dogs are wonderful. They can be affectionate and playful and can quickly become a member of the family. However, it is important to remember that dogs are still very much animals and can react to stimuli in unpredictable ways. When scared or in protection-mode, for...
On behalf of Dolan + Zimmerman LLP | Dec 22, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Parties can quickly get out of hand. As more and more people show up, the crowd starts to swell. As more people talk, the music gets louder. As more drinks are poured, competing to be heard, voices grow louder and louder. Suddenly, the police are there, asking for the...
On behalf of Dolan + Zimmerman LLP | Dec 21, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Under federal law, sentencing for drug offenses and many other crimes is determined by formulas listed in the federal sentencing guidelines. Those guidelines are promulgated by the U.S. Sentencing Commission in cooperation with Congress. Sometimes, Congress and the...
On behalf of Dolan + Zimmerman LLP | Dec 11, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Marijuana is now legal for medical purposes in 29 states and Washington, D.C. It is legal for recreational use in eight states and D.C. Nevertheless, it remains illegal under federal law. So far, the federal government has played along, but for how long?U.S. Attorney...
