Leaving the scene of an accident (or hit and run) is a traffic offense in Douglas County, Colorado that can lead to especially significant consequences. Even in situations where injury doesn’t result, those facing an accusation or charge need to proceed cautiously. Local police are searching for a suspect in a hit and run case […]
Helping anyone under the age of 18 break the law is charged as Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Castle Rock and Douglas County. A man could be facing this felony charge after selling alcohol to a 17-year-old, who later crashed, killing two 16-year-old girls in the car. According to the report, the […]
In Castle Rock and Douglas County, you have a duty to report a car accident to authorities. There are actually many different statutes that discuss those duties, including: Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries – C.R.S. 42-4-1601 Accidents Involving Damage – C.R.S. 42-4-1602 Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property – C.R.S. 42-4-1604 Duty Upon Striking […]
Discharging a firearm in a home, apartment or other occupied building will likely result in the criminal charge of Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. We often see these types of cases when our client is showing someone their gun or cleaning their firearm, and the weapon accidentally discharges. Maybe they forgot there was a bullet […]
