Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Blog
Colorado Man Arrested for Accidentally Shooting Neighbor
A 51-year-old man faces criminal charges after his gun accidentally went off as he was cleaning it. The incident occurred in the 2600 block of Avalanche Heights in Colorado Springs. Officials say the man was cleaning his gun when it misfired. The bullet went through his wall and struck his neighbor, who was sitting on a couch at the time of the accident. The neighbor was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The 51-year-old man was jailed on charges of illegal discharge of a firearm.
Colorado Teenager Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for burglary after allegedly breaking into a local Walgreens. The shoplifting incident occurred at the Walgreens at Dublin and Union boulevards in Colorado Springs. Officials say the boy was acting suspiciously about half a block away from where a burglar alarm was going off and they gave chase. The boy was arrested after allegedly discarding several stolen items as he ran. Police said he’d broken a glass door, entered the store, and took the items.
Colorado Springs 7-Eleven Robbed Twice In One Week
A local 7-Eleven was been robbed twice within a week recently. The 7-11 near Briargate Boulevard and Union Boulevard in Colorado Springs was robbed New Year’s Day morning and then again during the early morning hours of January 6. Both robberies involved a white man in a hoodie and bandanna who brandished a gun. In both robberies, the robber demanded cash and cigarettes before running from the store. No suspect has been arrested.
Penalties for Colorado Theft Crimes
Penalties for a theft depend on the value of what you’ve been accused of stealing. The worth of the object in question will lead to a petty, misdemeanor, or felony theft offense. A theft crime happens anytime someone illegally obtains (by taking, taking by a threat, or taking by deception) anything of value from the item’s owner. This means a theft charge can arise from purse snatching, returning fraudulent items to a store, or conning someone out of their money.
Colorado Springs Woman Ticketed For Hit and Run Accident
A 66 year old Colorado Springs woman was involved in a hit and run accident last week, with of all things, a police car.
According to The Gazette, the accident happened at Airport Road and South Academy Boulevard. The woman’s SUV collided with a police car that was responding to a call involving a gun. The police car had its lights flashing and siren whaling at the time. The woman fled the scene and was later tracked down and ticketed for her offense. There were no injuries and it wasn’t known why she fled after the accident.
Busy Crime Weekend in Colorado Springs
Judging by the Colorado Springs Police Department’s (CSPD) website, the past weekend was a busy one, with a shooting, a stabbing, a suicide, assault, and gang activity. In one incident, a CSPD Gang Unit pulled over a 28 year old male and discovered illegal drugs and a handgun in his vehicle. The man was arrested. The state of Colorado takes firearm and illegal drug possession offenses very seriously, with stiff fines and jail time possible upon conviction.
Marijuana Crimes in Colorado
Colorado Amendment 64 made headlines around the world in 2012. The popular ballot initiative made it legal for people aged 21 and over to possess certain amounts of industrial hemp or cannabis (marijuana). Essentially, Amendment 64 legalized the personal recreational use of marijuana much in the same way as alcohol may be used. In addition, the new law allows for the “commercial cultivation, manufacture, and sale” of cannabis. In spite of marijuana’s new legality in Colorado, possession of it may still lead to arrest. It’s important that the finer points of the law be understood by anyone considering using, growing, or purchasing the substance.
Armed Robbery Spree in Denver Area
Two juveniles are in custody and two adults are being sought after several 7-Eleven stores were robbed at gunpoint yesterday morning. According to a CBS Denver report, the robberies began at an E-cigarette store before spreading to convenience stores throughout the Denver metro area. Denver Police Department spokesperson Raquel Lopez said, “We’ve had three 7-Elevens in Denver that were robbed, and they are aggravated robberies, there were weapons involved.” Convenience stores in nearby Adams County were also targeted.
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Tips for Avoiding a Colorado DUI This Summer
According to th
e Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), over 26,000 people are arrested for DUI in Colorado each year. State and local law enforcement officers typically increase patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and other scrutiny of drivers during the summer months.