A single traffic stop on a Colorado road can put your license, your record, and even your freedom on the line before you ever see a courtroom. Colorado treats impaired driving seriously, and the state runs two separate cases against you at once — one in criminal court and one at the Department of Motor […]

For survivors of domestic violence, a protective order can be one of the most important legal tools available. Sometimes called a restraining order, order of protection, or protection from abuse (PFA) order depending on the state, these court orders create legally enforceable boundaries between a survivor and the person causing harm. Understanding how protective orders […]

When a large commercial truck and a passenger car collide, the outcome is almost never equal. The physics don’t allow it. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — roughly 20 to 30 times the weight of a typical car — and that mass difference translates directly into injury severity, fatality rates, […]

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. To speak with a trained advocate 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Domestic violence affects roughly 10 million people in the United States every year. It crosses every line — income, race, age, gender, and education — and it […]