Revisiting Colorado’s felony DUI law five years later

Revisiting Colorado’s felony DUI law five years later

Legislation that enacted felony drunk driving crimes were hailed by many groups in Michigan. From Mothers Against Drunk Driving to the Foundation to Advance Alcohol Responsibility, new and more severe consequences for driving under the influence (DUI) was welcome news. In 2015, Colorado legislators passed a bill to create a felony-level offense for those with at least three driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) convictions in their criminal history. The legislation mandated more severe penalties….

Divorcing in Colorado? Go to your Initial Status Conference

Getting a divorce is probably not what you would prefer, but if you’ve tried to work through your marital issues and haven’t been able to resolve them, then it may be the only option. With a divorce in Colorado, you’ll see that the state requires you to live there for at least 91 days before you can file. If you don’t live there but your spouse does, you can file as soon as they have lived there for 91 days….

Divorce process can pose emotional challenges for children

Recent research shows that when divorcing parents fight, this can increase their children’s feelings of anxiety and stress. The reason for this is that children who witness extensive parental conflict generally fear that their parents will ultimately abandon them. Unfortunately, these children have a greater likelihood of suffering mental health issues long term as a result. The recent research further shows that parental conflict can take a toll on children involved in divorce even if the parents have seemingly strong…

Retired Westminster and Adams County District Court Judge Edward Moss Joins Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.

In continued service to his community, Judge Ed Moss leaves retirement to join Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. as a mediator, arbiter, and private judge for civil, business, and family law clientele.  Denver, CO (December 1, 2020) – www.colo-law.com (CCB) is pleased to announce Judge Edward Moss has joined the firm to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services including special master, mediation, arbitration, and private judge sessions. “There is a need for ADR services due to the court system’s increased workload…

Tips may help to promote healing during divorce

The process of dissolving a marriage is never a simple one from an emotional standpoint. This is particularly true if the other party is the person who initiated the divorce proceeding. However, a few tips may help individuals in Colorado to more confidently navigate the divorce process. First, it may behoove divorcing individuals to take advantage of personal counseling sessions. This can be valuable because people who get divorced often harbor anger and resentment toward their exes for not investing more…