Anyone who’s watched an episode of Law and Order has heard a pointing judge shout, “You’re in Contempt!”, but what is “Contempt of Court?” and what are the penalties? If you’ve been charged with contempt or have a case pending in civil or criminal court it’s important to understand the reality behind these powerful words. Contempt of Court charges are more than just a judge’s admonishment for bad behavior, Contempt is a criminal charge. A conviction not only brings fines…

Most couples walking down the aisle have the best intentions and hopes of a long, happy future together. Unfortunately, long after the wedding cake and flowers are just fading photographs, real life takes spouses on different paths. In the worst-case scenario, an angry spouse may shout out that they want a divorce during a fight or through unhappy tears, but for many individuals who’ve reached the conclusion that divorce is inevitable, determining the best way to approach the subject of…

Rideshare vehicles are comfortable and convenient transportation within the community or while traveling in unfamiliar locations. But with the rise of the rideshare industry has also come a rise in overall car accident rates by about 3%. Not only do rideshare vehicles now separately transport individuals who might otherwise use public transportation and minimize the number of vehicles congesting traffic, but Uber and Lyft drivers often cruise the streets between customers while awaiting their bookings. When you or a family…

There are nearly 110,000 motor vehicle crashes per year in Colorado, according to records from the state’s Department of Transportation, and about 2,000 of those crashes each year involve motorcycles. Motorcycle crashes are disproportionately dangerous nationwide; nearly 6,000 motorcyclists were killed in U.S. crashes in 2021, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many crashes occur because other drivers simply don’t see motorcycles on the road, and NHTSA data also shows that more than 1 in 3 motorcyclists are not…

Car accidents in Colorado often have long-term ripple effects throughout the victims’ lives. One impact of car accidents that many victims fail to consider in the days immediately following a serious accident is the diminished value of their vehicle after an accident even following repairs. Because even the best repair jobs are rarely perfect, the imperfect appearance and reduced safety level of the repaired vehicle cause a depreciation in its value. So, does this mean that the accident victim simply…