Key Takeaways In Colorado, bicycles are classified as vehicles under C.R.S. § 42-1-102, so DUI laws apply to cyclists on public roads. Riding a bicycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs can lead to criminal charges, fines, and jail time in Colorado. A bicycle DUI conviction creates a criminal record that can affect employment, housing,…

Key Takeaways Restraining orders in Colorado are civil matters and do not appear on standard criminal background checks. Civil protection orders do enter the public record and surface in government, law enforcement, and security clearance screenings. Violating a protection order under C.R.S. § 18-6-803.5 is a criminal offense and does appear on a criminal record….

Key Takeaways Colorado law does not set a universal deadline for accepting a plea deal. Prosecutors attach their own timeframes, often tied to upcoming court dates. Most offers stay open for a few weeks to a few months. Felony charges typically carry tighter negotiation windows than misdemeanors. The closer a case moves toward trial, the…