Sometimes, I have a hard time imagining the rationale behind this crazy law for Domestic Violence in Denver, Arapahoe and Douglas County. Any crime can be Domestic Violence (DV). In fact, this label can be added to child abuse, animal cruelty and criminal mischief....
Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
Month: July 2013
Protection / Restraining Orders – Hamster Can Send a Man to Jail
We have all seen the bizarre result of Colorado's laws which are not well thought out. Here is another case in point: did you know that contact with a hamster could send you to jail? It must have been an animal rights group that pressured the Colorado legislature to...
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is “Magic” in Denver
Thanks to Colorado lawmakers, I have a formula for turning even the smallest of crimes into a felony. Here is the answer: C.R.S. 18-6-701. This crime is labeled "Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor" in Arapahoe, Douglas and Broomfield County . It is magic...
Colorado Menacing Charges, C.R.S. 18-3-206 – Denver Attorney
Menacing charges in Denver, Arapahoe, and Douglas County can come from many different acts and require the assistance of a criminal defense lawyer in the Denver metro area. This charge usually results from an individual saying or doing something to another person...
Harassment Charges in Denver? An Attorney Who Can Help
Charges relating to Harassment in Denver, Colorado (C.R.S. 18-9-111) often result from someone who is upset with you over a broken relationship. We feel that the police charge this "catch all" crime too often - particularly when they know that no crime occurred. This...
Arson (C.R.S. 18-4-104) Attorney / Lawyer near Denver, Colorado
Arson is essentially setting fire to the property of another. When someone is charged with the crime, they need an attorney who will help protect their rights and fight for their freedom. Fire crimes are multi-tiered criminal offenses which can be charged as any one...
Burglary Essentials with an Arapahoe County Lawyer, Part 3
In Broomfield, Boulder and Jefferson County, people are accused of burglary for unlawfully going into or remaining in a house or business, intending to commit any type of crime (even a misdemeanor). First Degree Burglary, C.R.S. 18-4-202, is the most serious form of...