Blog Posts in 2018

Common Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes

Have you or someone you know been arrested for a drug-related crime? At the Orr Law Firm, we understand how frightening it can be to face charges for possession, manufacturing, or distributing drugs, which is why we are committed to helping clients throughout Colorado defend their rights. In this blog, we explain some of the common defense strategies attorneys use when their clients have been ...

Do DUI Arrests Increase During the Summer?

Now that summer is here, many people will be going out for picnics and making trips to nearby rivers and lakes. Since people tend to have more free time during the summer months, the roads are generally much busier with drivers, some of whom have had a few too many alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel of their motor vehicle. In addition to increased traffic, summer is also the time ...

What Should I Do if I'm Accused of Arson?

Every year, tens of thousands of arson fires are reported. The crime of arson occurs when a person deliberately and maliciously sets fire to property. There are a variety of arson crimes, including burning a structure for fraudulent purposes, like to collect money from an insurance policy. Although most acts of arson involve damage to buildings, fires set to forests and fields can also be ...

FAQ: Denver Marijuana Laws

Below, we answer some of the most common questions our lawyers are asked by clients regarding Denver’s marijuana laws . Question: How old must I be to purchase, possess, or consume marijuana from a retailer/dispensary? A: In Denver, a person has to be 21 or older to purchase, possess, or use marijuana from a retailer/dispensary. It is illegal for a person to give or sell marijuana that has been ...