Many good people commit a criminal offense due to their youth, a highly provoking act, or out of financial desperation. Yet, with the exception of drug offenses, a conviction for a Colorado misdemeanor or felony crime remains to punish you forever and cannot benefit...
Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
Month: July 2013
Self Defense vs. Stand Your Ground in Colorado?
Recent cases in Florida including the George Zimmerman trial and the case of Marissa Alexander have led to questions regarding whether the laws are similar in Colorado. While Colorado does not have a "stand your ground law," Colorado law imposes no duty to retreat in...
Colorado Juvenile Crimes and Court
Juvenile criminal cases are usually charged in the juvenile court of each county. While technically under the jurisdiction of the District Court, a magistrate often manages the case on behalf of a judge. These types of cases involve kids charged with crimes while they...
Summer Parties and Unlawful Sexual Contact in Colorado
With the spike in alcohol sales and consumption which occur in our warmer summer months, comes corresponding charges of alcohol based sexual offenses. One of the most common charged in Denver, Douglas and Jefferson County is Unlawful Sexual Contact, C.R.S. 18-3-404....
Hot Dogs and Cruelty to Animals Charges
We've recently seen our annual cyclical increase again this year with pets left in their owner's cars - with the windows down, and charges of Cruelty to Animals, C.R.S. 18-9-202. Be aware that store owners and your fellow shoppers are quick to call police in...
Indecent Exposure C.R.S. 18-3-702 / Criminal Lawyer in Denver
The crime of Indecent Exposure (C.R.S. 18-3-702) requires the aid of a criminal defense attorney / lawyer in Denver to protect your future. The statute pertaining to this law reveals that only a few acts are considered criminal. First, the act of masturbation, or even...
Public Indecency C.R.S. 18-7-301 – Attorney / Lawyer in Denver
If you or a loved one have been charged with Public Indecency (C.R.S. 18-7-301), you probably have a lot of questions and are looking for a criminal defense lawyer in Denver, Colorado to help. Thankfully, we handle many of these cases in Adams, Arapahoe, and Denver...
Zimmerman Murder Lawyers Fight Prosecution and the Press
George Zimmerman's defense lawyers deserve a hearty congratulations for their Homicide / Murder acquittal. Not only did the attorneys fight the prosecution, they fought the media who constantly sought to stir public sentiment that this was a race case - not self...
Trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-503, Attorney / Lawyer in Denver, Colorado
When a person is facing a Trespass charge in Denver, Colorado, there are differing degrees of misdemeanors and felonies which can be charged. The degree charged and the possible punishment are determined by a variety of factors listed below. Some of those factors...
Assault Charges in Denver, C.R.S. 18-3-204 – Criminal Lawyer
Charges of Assault in Denver, Arapahoe, and Douglas County vary greatly from felony to misdemeanor assaults. These cases require the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer in the metro area. Assault can be charged as First Degree (C.R.S. 18-3-202, a...