Millions of veterans are living in poverty in the U.S. and are struggling just to make ends meet. And while organizations are doing what they can to offer assistance and relief, it can be challenging and emotionally difficult for veterans to get back on their feet. This may cause some veterans to resort to stealing in order to get what they need. However, there are laws surrounding theft, robbery,…Read More
Colorado is known for many things — 14-ers that are perfect for hiking and skiing Recreational marijuana Gorgeous natural beauty, all year round Hunting and camping Rich art culture This winter, thousands of tourists will flock to our many ski towns — Steamboat Springs, Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail, Winter Park, and more! There, tourists will explore the mild winters, tall mountains, and take par…Read More
First things first, from our entire law office, thank you for your service. If you are reading this post, it means that you are serving (or have a loved one who is serving) and are facing punitive action. At the Law Office of Murphy and Price, we have dedicated the last few decades to providing criminal defense to the service members and their family members stationed in and around Colorado Spring…Read More
One of the most common complaints we get from our clients is how their social media is impacting their case. We have covered this topic in a few of our previous posts, that, if you haven’t read yet, you may want to: Can Snapchat Be Used Against You In a Court Case? How Social Media Can Affect Your DUI Case How Social Media Can Hurt Your Criminal Defense Case The three main takeaways and common t…Read More
Colorado is a recreational use state, allowing adults over the age of 21 to make their own choices regarding consumption of cannabis for recreational use. Of course, as with any overarching headline, it comes with subtext. In many of our recent previous posts, we have covered, in great detail, Colorado’s recreational use laws, how they apply to you, and how you may find yourself facing drug char…Read More
In 2019, security cameras are nearly everywhere. Many homes have doorbell cameras and closed-circuit cameras for personal security that can be viewed on a smartphone. For many who are charged with a crime, knowing there is video footage may lead them to make a confession or take an unfair plea deal. At Murphy & Price, LLP, we have used video footage to build a criminal defense. Before you incr…Read More
A while back, we posted an article about the recreational use laws in Colorado and why you may still be arrested if you partake. We got a lot of response and follow-up from concerned citizens who thought they were behaving well within their rights and found themselves facing criminal drug charges in both the state and federal docket. Today, we want to add to that post and offer more insight into t…Read More
Colorado’s recreational marijuana use laws have made our beautiful state an even more desirable place to visit. The first place in the nation to make recreational marijuana sales and consumption completely legal, not knowing all the facts can get connoisseurs in some real legal trouble. Yes, any person over the age of 21 can legally purchase marijuana in any form for any purpose, and consume it.…Read More
Colorado recreational use laws made Colorado the first place in the United States to allow the sale and use of marijuana to any person over the age of 21 for any purpose. For this reason, marijuana connoisseurs have flocked to Colorado to legally partake in the herb in all its glory. However, not having a firm understanding of the laws can extend that vacation to include jail time or result in fac…Read More
Many people can easily understand that military service members arrested on military property will be arrested by military police and tried in the military judicial system. And, civilians arrested on the civilian property will be arrested by civilian law enforcement and tried in the local or federal court system. However, the understanding gets a little muddled when a service member is accused of …Read More
