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Russell Hebets

Should You Agree to a Roadside Preliminary Breath Test?

If anyone has been investigated for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence, or knows someone who has, you probably have heard of the police administering a breath test on the side of the road. After questioning you on the amount of alcohol you have had, the officer will typically ask you if you are willing to give a breath sample to determine if you are safe to drive.

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Russell Hebets

Why Colorado Got Legalizing Pot Right

The evolution of public opinion on marijuana has accelerated drastically over the last several years. Going back to the government’s “reefer madness” days, public support for legalized marijuana was almost non-existent. Contrast that with today, where a Gallup poll taken last fall found the 58% of Americans support legalization of pot.

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Colin McCallin

What Amanda Knox Teaches Us About Double Jeopardy

The latest chapter in the Amanda Knox murder case played out yesterday in Italy, when a jury determined that Amanda Knox is guilty of murdering student Meredith Kercher. This is the third verdict reached regarding Amanda Knox, and it appears that there will be plenty more litigation ahead.

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Colin McCallin

Top 5 Myths about Colorados Marijuana Legalization

Many counties and municipalities have banned medical and recreation marijuana stores, but Amendment 64 trumps these community ordinances to allow anyone to possess marijuana and to grow up to 6 plants. You just can’t set up a pot shop there.

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Russell Hebets

Criminalizing Emotion

OK, I get it. Assaulting another human being is inexcusable. Domestic violence is a big problem in our culture and needs to be stamped out. Violence in society generally makes everyone worse off.

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Russell Hebets

Scalpers Beware

With the Denver Broncos currently in first place in the AFC and with playoff berth locked, a lot of fans will be trying to get to a Bronco game. If not lucky enough to have tickets, the average fan can expect to pay a lot of money to watch their beloved Broncos try and get to the Super Bowl.

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Russell Hebets

5 Best Tips to Avoid a DUI

The easiest way to get out of a DUI is to not get one in the first place. With that in mind, here are some easy and essential tips to help stop the problem before it starts.

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Colin McCallin

Trespass and Halloween - a Tricky Combination

Halloween is the time when most children as well as adults just want to have fun dressing up in costumes. It is the time to get wild and crazy keeping in mind not to get out of control, because the police are on high alert.

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Russell Hebets

Is Your Child a Criminal?

When I was young, I did my fair share of very stupid things; maybe even more than my fair share. Whether it was “shagging” on my skateboard (for the uninitiated, this is catching a free ride by grabbing the bumper of an unsuspecting passing car)...

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Russell Hebets

This Marijuana Bill Stinks

This draconian legislation has left me with this question- what in the hell is the Denver city council smoking? This law is blatantly unconstitutional and flies in the face of the passage of Amendment 64 and previous successful efforts made by the city council to decriminalize marijuana so that our precious police resources could be put to better use.

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