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….

In Colorado criminal defense, clients often ask about the difference between being an “accomplice” and “complicit.” To clarify, complicit vs. accomplice essentially describe the same concept in law. Being “complicit” refers to the state of involvement in a crime, while an “accomplice” is the person who aids, abets, or encourages the crime. In other words,…

Body weight and metabolism significantly affect intoxication levels. For instance, a 120-pound woman consuming two drinks within an hour may reach a blood alcohol content of 0.08%, the legal limit for impairment. In contrast, a 140-pound man would likely require three drinks to reach the same level of intoxication. You know you should not drink…