Key Takeaways Colorado law permits the use of force when reasonably believing imminent unlawful physical harm is imminent. No duty to retreat before using force under C.R.S. § 18-1-704. Initial aggressors cannot claim self-defense unless they withdraw and communicate intent. Self-defense requires an imminent threat and proportional force to match it. Deadly force is justified…

Key Takeaways The Colorado juvenile process moves through arrest or referral, intake, adjudication, and disposition. Officers must notify a parent or guardian without unnecessary delay after custody. Courts must hold a detention hearing within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If detention continues, the district attorney must file a petition within 72 hours. No jury…

Key Takeaways Three excess BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) months within 12 months trigger DMV penalties. Colorado records an interlock violation when a breath test shows a BAC of 0.025% or higher. The DMV may extend the interlock requirement by up to one year. Tampering with an ignition interlock device is a Class 2 misdemeanor under…