Colorado holds by equitable distribution, which means the court will decide what is fair in a divorce and dole out assets accordingly.
How Are Property and Assets Divided During a Colorado Divorce?
What Should I Know About the Legalization of Mushrooms in the State of Colorado?
Colorado legalized the use of mushrooms in some cases, but the laws won’t go into effect until 2024.
What Are the Penalties and Possible Consequences of a DUI in Colorado?
If you get a DUI in Colorado, you could face time in jail, fines, and other consequences that may follow you for life. It’s critical to hire an attorney ASAP.
Clifton Black Spearheads Petition for Recreational Marijuana in Colorado Springs
In 2012, Colorado Springs residents passed Amendment 64 and approved recreational marijuana use by more than 3,000 votes at the time. Despite these numbers, local officials including the city’s mayor has failed to implement legislation that would allow the recreational sale of cannabis. These restrictions have forced residents to purchase marijuana in Manitou Springs, which…
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New Law Requires Colorado Law Enforcement to Wear Body Cams and Release Footage Within 21 Days
Accountability and fair policing have been a major subject for Coloradoans for both 2020 and 2021. The Black Lives Matter movement induced by George Floyd’s death In Minneapolis brought to light various issues regarding police brutality in Colorado. Victims stories began to trickle out into the public including Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Aurora African American…
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New 2021 Regulations for Publicly Traded Marijuana Corporations
In 2020, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (“MED”) allowed Publicly Traded Corporations to acquire marijuana businesses in the State of Colorado. At the commencement of the licensed marijuana industry in Colorado, every natural person owner had to be a resident of Colorado for two years. As this industry developed, the rules related to residency became…
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Holidays Tips from The Law Offices of Clifton Black, P.C.
The holidays are here and it’s time to spend time with friends and family. However, with the holidays, at times comes financial hardship, alcohol consumption and family tension. It is well known that the holidays can be extremely stressful and demanding especially during a worldwide pandemic thanks to COVID-19. Some tips to managing this stress…
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What’s Considered Indecent Exposure?
If you are accused of indecent exposure, you are surely suffering from the embarrassment of such an allegation. Indecent exposure is considered a sex offense that could expose you to registering as a sex offender as well as other collateral consequences. This sort of charge comes with stigma and stress to the extent that it…
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Facing Burglary Charges in Colorado?
Having an attorney who understands burglaries when you are facing a serious felony is important. There are different levels of burglary, as well as some serious consequences for someone who has been convicted of a previous burglary within the last ten years. This article will outline the differences between the different levels and discuss the…
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COVID-19 Preventative Safety Tips for Halloween
Happy Halloween! Fun Fact: According to Guinness World Records, the most lit Jack O’lanterns on display is 30,581 by the city of Keenee, New Hampshire in 2013 With concerns about spreading COVID-19, The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention are asking to avoid high risk activities to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes…
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