When you are being investigated for fraud or may have some role in a fraudulent activity, then you should do everything you can to defend yourself. Fraud allegations are serious. They are often investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may lead to felony charges.  In Lakewood, an Aug. 27 report discussed the fact that a local priest has been implicated in a case of fraud. Interestingly, the parish priest at St. Rafka’s is being investigated for inappropriate conduct,…

The Colorado Springs Police Major Crash Team is investigating the death of a pedestrian on a recent Monday evening. The investigation was launched after a serious accident at a Colorado Springs intersection. The city’s fire department and police were present after responding to an alert about the crash.  A preliminary crash report indicates the accident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. It states that the pedestrian was heading south when he or she crossed the street at a crosswalk. While the…

If you are in an unhappy marriage, you could be considering your options. Of course, trying to reconcile your relationship might be a priority, but many spouses conclude that they and their partners are fundamentally incompatible. If you have resigned yourself to divorce, starting to think about the process and your desired goals/outcome are the most logical next steps. If you want to get the best possible divorce settlement for yourself, it is important that you take early action to…

Forming a business is a big step. For many people, going it alone is too scary of a concept and, therefore, may prompt them to bring in a partner. While going into business with your best friend, peer or significant other may sound like a wonderful idea, the truth is you may not be able to count on that relationship if, and when, times get tough. Risks of Informal Business Partnerships Partnerships are the most common and most simple type…

Holidays are known for positive memories and relaxation, but they can also increase the risk of accidents — especially if individuals act irresponsibly. Colorado law enforcement often increases patrols during periods where people may be celebrating, in order to prevent a serious accident or accidents that could be caused by drunk driving. Once again, the Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Department of Transportation and local law enforcement will be increasing their enforcement from Aug. 21 to Sept. 8. From January to July 2019, 28%…