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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Colorado on
Q: Is taking a doctor proscribed controlled substance in violation of a mandatory protection order
Lain Aaron Lawrence
Lain Aaron Lawrence
answered on Jun 15, 2022

The general answer is no, you are permitted to take medication as prescribed by a medical doctor. There may be an issue if you take more than the prescribed dosage.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Colorado on
Q: I got a driving under suspension with an underlying DWAI. Will they drop it or will I still be facing jail time?

I got a DWAI in January 2021 and was eligible to get my license back in January 2022 but was unaware of that. I got pulled over in January 2022 and got a driving under suspension. I am getting my license back before court. I know there is a mandatory 30 days jail sentence but I'm wondering if... View More

Lain Aaron Lawrence
Lain Aaron Lawrence
answered on Jun 15, 2022

They aren't required to drop the DUR, but it is highly likely the DA will offer a plea agreement that does not include mandatory jail.

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