The keto diet is all the rage these days. It was the most searched diet on Google in 2018. It is a low carb way of eating, similar to the Atkins diet that was popular in the early 2000s. But what many eating keto may not realize, is that it can actually cause a false positive on a breathalyzer test.
What would it take to cut Colorado's prison population in half?
Did you know that Colorado is imprisoning more people than ever before even though the crime rate is at an historic low?
Many festival goers experiment with prescription pills
No matter what kind of music you are in to - Colorado has the music festival for you. From bluegrass to country to EDM and hip hop, there is literally something for everyone.
What happens when you are in a rideshare accident?
Ride-share services are becoming more and more popular. While it used to be that you would need to rely on public transportation or call a taxi to get somewhere, you can now simply use an app to request a ride from a company like Uber or Lyft.
After a divorce, take the time to reassess your retirement accounts
If you've just finalized your divorce, it can feel overwhelming to assess your financial situation. The divorce process can be complex, emotional and time-consuming, the result may be a much different financial situation than you were in during your marriage.
Is hands-free calling really a safer alternative when driving?
In the smartphone era, our connectivity is virtually limitless. We can call, text or chat with anyone, anywhere. As a result of this technology, instances of distracted driving-related car crashes have increased dramatically.
4 tips to avoid a DUI or DWAI arrest
It's easy to avoid an being stopped for impaired or intoxicated driving, right? Just don't use alcohol or other substances that could impair you.
At int'l conference, CSI experts call for forensic science reform
According to the Innocence Project, the misapplication of forensic science is a contributing factor in 45 percent of wrongful convictions that were resolved through DNA exonerations. The problem, which the Innocence Project defines as unreliable or invalid forensic discipline, insufficient validation of a method, misleading testimony, mistakes or misconduct, is the second most common contributing factor to wrongful convictions.
How many wrongful misdemeanor drug convictions occur in the US?
Across the United States, around 13.2 million misdemeanor cases are filed every year. Unfortunately, there are no statistics on how many of those cases result in conviction -- much less on how many wrongful convictions occur.
Growing recognition that drunk pedestrians are at high risk
The trend is alarming. While other types of traffic fatalities have been declining, pedestrian deaths grew by 27 percent between 2007 and 2016.
What is causing pedestrian fatalities to reach a 25-year high?
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in traffic accidents last year. It was the second year in a row with a death toll that high. Even more tragically, that represents a 25-year high, with pedestrian fatalities growing by 27 percent between 2007 and 2016.
How a simple traffic stop could turn into criminal allegations
Whether police pull over a driver for a broken tail light or running through a stop sign, sometimes the encounter does not end with the original problem. In some cases, a seemingly minor traffic stop may instead end in the driver's arrest.
Decisions by prosecutors affect every aspect of a criminal case
The prosecutor may be the most powerful figure in the criminal justice system. They have power over everything from what charges will be filed to what the sentence will be after a conviction. They have influence over whether defendants get bail or have to remain locked up until they can be tried -- or until they agree to a plea bargain. They negotiate those plea bargains, too.
Same-Sex Divorce: Know These 3 Things
You’ve been with your partner for years. You own a home together. Your names are both on the credit cards and family bills. Even before 2014, when you could legally get married in Colorado, you were planning on spending the rest of your lives together.
Too tired to drive? Drowsy drivers cause accidents
You hear a lot about drunk driving, but did you know that drowsy driving can be just as dangerous? In fact, the erratic driving behaviors between a drunk driver and an overly tired driver often look very similar.
2 justices dissent in DUI appeal citing Sixth Amendment violation
An interesting question came before the U.S. Supreme Court recently. In Stuart v. Alabama, a woman was charged with DUI and criminally negligent homicide for rear-ending another driver's car, causing it to strike a tree and kill the driver. Prosecutors submitted a lab report to prove the woman was under the influence of alcohol, but they did not ask the scientist who performed the tests to testify. Under the Sixth Amendment, however, criminal defendants have the right to confront all of the prosecution's witnesses.
Posting bail: The problems with the cash bail system
After an arrest, criminal defendants in the vast majority of cases have a right to bail. Bail affords you the opportunity to pay money to get out of jail while you await trial. If you show up for court and comply with all of the other conditions of your bond, the money you posted will be paid back, and/or applied to any fines, fees, and court costs you ultimately are required to pay. Bail provides the benefit of being out of custody while a criminal case is pending. However, as one recent article points out, there are growing national concerns about the fairness of bail setting, and some are pushing to do away with bail as we commonly know it.
Can police draw blood from an unconscious person without a warrant?
Colorado's express consent law provides that drivers, by virtue of driving on state roadways, have already consented to take a breath or blood test when an officer has probable cause to believe the person is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Refusal to take the test results in a revocation of the driver's license. Moreover, blood tests can be performed on people who are unconscious.
