Legal Blog Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 28-Jul-2016 The Legal Difference Between Murder & Homicide Crime shows on television frequently misuse the terms "homicide" and "murder" because so often they use the two interchangeably. There is a difference between the two, and that important difference may be what saves someone who is ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 25-May-2016 DUI Charges on Memorial Day Weekend 2016 Memorial Day weekend has become a time for friends, family, and ushering in the summer season those you love. It also has become a time when many of us get together to enjoy alcohol and, because this, police agencies statewide will be out in force ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 29-Apr-2016 Colorado's Expressed Consent Law Colorado’s DUI statutes operate under an “expressed consent” law, which means if an officer has enough reasonable doubt to suspect that you are driving under the influence, you’ll be required to undergo a blood or breath test ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 4-Apr-2016 Stay Connected with The Samuelson Law Firm Throughout Colorado Springs, The Samuelson Law Firm is known for being a law firm founded on integrity and effective legal counsel. From cases involving criminal defense to emotionally-complex cases involving family law, my firm has earned a ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 25-Feb-2016 The Hidden Consequences of a Conviction If you are convicted of a crime, the judge will order a sentence that may include fines, jail time, or other penalties, depending on the offense you've committed. However, there are quite a few "hidden" penalties that are not included ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 14-Jan-2016 Accused Planned Parenthood Shooter to Plead Guilty Robert Lewis Dear, the 57-year-old man accused of opening fire on a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic last year plans to plead guilty, per a recent conversation with a KCNC-TV reporter. The attack, which occurred on November 27, 2015, left ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 15-Dec-2015 Should I Wait to Divorce Until After the Holidays? January tends to be one of the busiest times of year for Colorado Springs divorce lawyers, and with good reason – couples typically choose to wait until after the holiday season to start the process. However, many couples would actually be much ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 13-Nov-2015 Attorney Samuelson Interviewed About Marijuana Ban As an experienced Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyer, our Attorney Chris Samuelson is often asked to share his opinion on changes to local laws. Attorney Samuelson was recently interviewed by the Colorado Springs Business Journal regarding the ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 3-Nov-2015 Will Marijuana Breathalyzers be Used for DUI Tests? In the world of DUI enforcement, perhaps no topic has been hotter over the last year than marijuana breathalyzers. In theory, these devices would allow law enforcement officers to test for a specific threshold of marijuana, similar to how alcohol ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 9-Sep-2015 Colorado Tax Laws Result in Statewide Marijuana "Tax Holiday" September 16, 2015 will mark an unprecedented day in Colorado tax history. On that day, all sales of recreational marijuana will be free of excise and sale taxes. The one-day tax break is similar to other "tax holidays" other states ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 25-Aug-2015 Will Marijuana Farming be the Next Big Industry for American Indian Tribes? For decades now, American Indian tribes have benefited from a booming, nationwide casino industry. Now, a growing number of tribes are hoping to use a similar legal strategy to enter another controversial and highly lucrative industry: marijuana ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 19-Aug-2015 The Challenges of Enforcing Marijuana DUIs As medical and recreational marijuana is gradually finding its legal footing in states like Colorado and Washington, lawmakers, scientists, activists, and law enforcement are scrambling to establish accurate ways to recognize and enforce ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 12-Aug-2015 Casting Doubt on Eyewitness Testimony In many criminal allegations, the identity of the accused revolves around eyewitness testimony and the supposed visual evidence by someone else that confirms the identity of the suspected criminal. While eyewitness identification and testimony is ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 3-Aug-2015 Rejection from Federal Reserve Means Colorado's Marijuana Industry to Remain Cash-Only The Federal Reserve has officially rejected the request to establish a "master account" for Colorado's booming marijuana industry. An acceptance would have meant the ability to accept credit and debit cards, electronic transactions, and ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 8-Jul-2015 The Supreme Court Rules that Same-Sex Marriage is a Constitutional Right On June 26, 2015, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a decision millions of Americans have been anxiously awaiting for months, years, or, for some, even decades. In the split 5-4 decision, the court ruled that same-sex marriage was guaranteed by the ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 6-Jul-2015 When Do Police Need a Search Warrant? You have rights that are there to prevent anyone from taking advantage of you or using the law to their own malicious means. Although sometimes it may seem otherwise, law enforcement must abide by your rights, even during an arrest, to ensure that ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 25-Jun-2015 Sealing Your Record After a Colorado Arrest A criminal conviction can have a significant effect on your livelihood and your future, and should never be taken lightly. That being said, there are some instances when a criminal conviction cannot be avoided. Does this mean you should resign ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 9-Jun-2015 What Happens If I Am Caught With Alcohol Underage? You or your child attend a party at a friend's house one Saturday night, and you find yourself getting a call before you go to pick them up. Turns out the party got a little loud, the police were called, and your child was found to be in ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 28-May-2015 Can I Be Charged For a Crime I Committed Years Ago? One of the most common questions that criminal defense attorneys are asked involves whether or not criminal charges can be brought for a client that may have committed a crime years previously but had never been accused or convicted. This is ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 18-May-2015 What Happens When My Child Is Accused of a Crime? It is every parent's nightmare to get a call from the police station to tell them that their child has been accused of a crime. No one wants to see their child in handcuffs or behind bars for allegedly breaking the law. As a parent, you may be ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 1-May-2015 Will Colorado Get a Felony DUI Law? Colorado is one of only four states in the U.S. that does not have a felony criminal statute for DUI offenses. That, however, could change very soon. As reported by The Colorado Statesman, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed House Bill ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 20-Feb-2015 What is UDD? Under Colorado statutes, UDD stands for underage drunk driving and is a very serious—and very specific—criminal charge. Some consideration is given to young offenders in instances of intoxicated driving, but there is a very shallow ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 9-Jun-2014 What is The Difference Between Robbery and Burglary? Robbery is a theft crime that occurs when an individual takes someone else's personal property by use of physical force of threat. Robbery almost always requires the presence of the victim. Burglary, on the other hand, is a more specific offense. ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 27-Dec-2013 25-Year-Old gets 18 Months Incarceration for Accidental Death Yesterday, a 25-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for an accidental shooting. The incident occurred at a hotel in Colorado Springs when the victim and the suspect were both high on methamphetamine. According to The Gazette, the gun ... Continue Reading Posted By The Samuelson Law Firm 20-Dec-2013 Law Enforcement Uses Chemical Agent to Arrest Man Law enforcement officers used a chemical agent to subdue a suspect Wednesday evening in Colorado Springs, news sources report. According to a local news station, police tried to contact the 29-year-old suspect on Wednesday in an apartment complex ... Continue Reading