When Does Colorado File Vehicular Assault Charges?
March 10, 2023
Parole and probation are both alternatives to imprisonment. Another thing they have in common is that either a probation violation or a parole violation is a threat to your freedom, and could potentially land you in jail for some or all of your original sentence.
However, these sentences are handed down under different circumstances, and their terms differ to some extent.
We’ve put together a guide covering the similarities and differences between parole and probation, the consequences of a violation, [...]
Probation programs provide an extremely valuable opportunity that may allow you to serve all or part of your sentence outside of prison.
However, Colorado probation programs have strict requirements, and any violations will not be tolerated. If you’re found to be in violation, you could even have your probation revoked, and be required to serve out the rest of your sentence behind bars.
If you’re hit with a probation violation, your freedom is at stake. It’s of utmost importance [...]
Judges will often commute a prison sentence to probation, especially for first-time and/or low-level offenders. Under probation, your prison sentence is suspended and you are allowed to remain in the community.
However, although probation is clearly preferable to incarceration, it also comes with stringent terms that you are obligated to follow. Failure to comply with probation terms and conditions may result not only in the revocation of your probation, but also additional penalties such as the reinstitution of your original [...]
If you are put on probation, you still have to display excellent behavior and stay out of trouble. Actions that are perfectly legal for anyone else may put you back in the courtroom – or possibly even jail.
Depending on the terms of your probation, one of those actions may be the seemingly innocuous decision to have a few drinks. Ty Lawson is learning this the hard way.
Back in 2015, when Lawson was still playing with the Denver Nuggets, [...]
If you were convicted of a crime, you know that the repercussions from that crime don’t quickly go away. Even if you were placed on probation instead of being incarcerated, you may have a long road ahead of you to make sure you’re compliant with your probation sentence.
For many, probation can be complicated because of the numerous rules and restrictions involved. If you don’t follow those rules and restrictions completely, you will be in violation of your probation and [...]
Vehicular assault is a serious offense in Colorado, and the consequences can be severe. A recent news story that illustrates this is the case of a Colorado Springs man charged with vehicular assault after a crash that injured two people. According to reports, the man was driving under the influence when he crashed into a vehicle, causing severe injuries to the driver and passenger. The man was arrested at the scene and charged with vehicular assault, DUI, and other related [...]
No one has to tell parents that emotions for teenagers tend to run high. During these years, it’s not uncommon for teens’ emotions to swing wildly from one end of the spectrum to the other or for these feelings to be accompanied by verbal or physical altercations.
Unfortunately, when these big emotions rear their ugly heads in romantic relationships, problems can ensue. Couple this with teens still learning to navigate the complexities of sex, romance, and intimacy, which can be [...]
In Colorado, vehicular homicide is defined as causing another person’s death while driving a vehicle, whether intentionally or through reckless behavior. It can devastate families and communities, leaving lasting emotional and financial scars. Moreover, this serious criminal offense carries severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences and steep fines.
Unfortunately, vehicular homicides have been rising throughout Colorado recently, leaving many people wondering why this frightening trend is happening. According to a report by the Denver Post, there were 57 fatal [...]