Will Your Domestic Violence Case Be Dismissed if the Victim Doesn’t Come To Court?

TLDR Domestic violence cases in Colorado are not automatically dismissed if the victim doesn’t show up in court. Prosecutors can still proceed with the case using other evidence (e.g., 911 calls, medical records, witness testimony). Victim statements may be admissible under hearsay exceptions, allowing the case to move forward. It’s […]

Weird Colorado Laws Found on the Internet

TLDR Some weird Colorado laws include restrictions on snowball fights, lending vacuums, and kissing a sleeping person without consent. Snowball fights are regulated by town: Severance legalized them, while Aspen and Boulder have various restrictions. It’s illegal in Boulder to leave upholstered furniture outside on porches. Logan County’s laws may […]