Criminal trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-502, is a crime that most people don't really understand. There are several elements to Criminal Trespassing that can cause the person accused of the crime to face higher and more severe punishments. For instance, in Denver, Jefferson,...
Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
Month: February 2013
Boulder D.A. Dismisses Hit and Run Case: C.R.S. 42-4-1601
The Boulder District Attorney dismissed the pending felony charges against an 18 year old young woman who allegedly was involved in a hit and run, killing a 16 year old boy (C.R.S. 42-4-1601). Instead of thoroughly investigating the crime before rushing to arrest and...
Concealed Carry Permits (CCW) in Colorado
The criteria for obtaining a Concealed Carry Permit, pursuant to C.R.S. 18-12-203, can be quite extensive. People who apply for a permit and exercise their Gun Rights have to undergo background checks and have their lives fully examined by the Sheriff's in Denver,...
DAs, Courts, and Police – Rules Don’t Apply
Apparently the rules that govern fair play in our Colorado criminal "justice" system do not apply to prosecutors and District Attorneys. In the world of DAs, Courts, and Police, it seems that it is perfectly fine for a District Attorney in Adams, Broomfield, or Denver...
Restitution in Your Criminal Case
<h1></h1>In a criminal case, Restitution can effect your life even more than a criminal conviction. Did you know that in Denver and Douglas County thousands of dollars are sought for the simplest of crimes? If you plead guilty or are convicted at trial...
Colorado Probation Violations & Revocation
Whether you are sentenced on a misdemeanor offense or a felony offense, your sentence likely includes probation. Unless you comply with all terms of your supervised or unsupervised probation, you will face a Probation Revocation (Complaint to Revoke Probation)...
Child Abuse Attorney in Denver
Under current Colorado law, a person can be charged with Child Abuse under C.R.S. 18-6-401. The first step for anyone charged with the crime of Child Abuse in Arapahoe, Douglas, or Denver County is to call a criminal defense immediately. Child Abuse convictions will...
Dismissing Charges of Third Degree Assault in Douglas County
A dismissal of Third Degree Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-204, charges by the District Attorney in El Paso, Douglas, or Arapahoe County is an accomplishment that rarely happens. When a dismissal occurs, our Denver area criminal defense attorney's take pride in that outcome....
Colorado Detergent Theft Spree: C.R.S. 18-4-401
<h1></h1>Police in Colorado jurisdictions including Denver, Broomfield, and Adams County are investigating what they claim is a rash of crimes involving the Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401) of laundry detergent. Apparently, detergent is a hot item on the black...
DAs, Courts, and Police Power Abuse
The Power of Colorado Prosecutors In light of the recent suicide of internet activist, Aaron Swartz, people are starting to question the vast power which Colorado and federal prosecutors possess and the many they misuse that power. Mr. Swartz committed suicide after...