Can You Sue the Police in Colorado?
Colorado removed qualified immunity in state court. Here is when you can sue the police, the strict 182-day deadline, and why state court usually wins.
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Colorado Criminal Defense Blog
Practical guides, new-case analysis, and legislative updates from the desk of Daniel H. Kyser — written for clients, referral attorneys, and anyone trying to make sense of Colorado criminal law.
Can the Alleged Victim Drop Charges in a Colorado Domestic Violence Case?
In Colorado, only the District Attorney can dismiss a DV case — not the complainant. Here's how no-drop policies, recantation, and Crawford v. Washington actually play out.
Who Decides Whether You Committed Domestic Violence in Colorado — Judge or Jury?
Colorado courts have confirmed it twice: the judge — not the jury — decides whether your crime included an act of domestic violence under § 18-6-801(1)(a). Here's why, and what it means for your sentence.
Felony DUI in Colorado: When the Fourth Offense Changes Everything
A close look at C.R.S. § 42-4-1301(1)(a), mandatory prison aggravators, and the defenses that still matter on a felony DUI.
How a Colorado Domestic Violence Conviction Can Cost You Your 2nd Amendment Rights — Permanently
Colorado's 24-hour firearm surrender rule and the federal Lautenberg Amendment can strip your gun rights for life. Here's what's at stake — and how to protect your 2nd Amendment.
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Colorado DUI Arrest
Seven days to request a DMV hearing. Breath-test challenges that evaporate after 72 hours. Here's the first-day checklist every Colorado DUI arrestee needs.
Colorado's Mandatory Arrest Law: What It Really Means
Why officers must arrest in a Colorado DV call — even when the alleged victim says "I don't want to press charges" — and what that arrest really triggers.
Can a Protection Order Be Modified or Lifted in Colorado?
Colorado permanent protection orders are indefinite by default. Here's when — and how — you can move to modify or dismiss one.
The Fourth Amendment, Colorado Traffic Stops & Rodriguez
When a K-9 sniff turns an ordinary traffic stop into an illegal seizure — and why Rodriguez v. United States is still a drug defendant's best friend.
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