A Mesa County woman recently plead guilty to felony Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401), after stealing money from the proceeds of Girl Scout Cookie sales. For the theft conviction, she was sentenced to six months of work release and eight years of probation. This Girl Scout...
Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
Year: 2013
Criminal Impersonation vs. False Reporting in Colorado
Under C.R.S. 18-5-113, Criminal Impersonation is a felony offense in Colorado and requires the assistance of an experienced attorney to fight the charges in Boulder, Jefferson, and Arapahoe County. Criminal impersonation charges can arise in a variety of scenarios but...
Why Driving Under the Influence, DUI or DWAI?
It is now spring in Colorado, and the time of year drinking and driving charges explode. It is like there is a sign which says, "drink and drive - it's ok now". Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or Drugs like marijuana (DUID), result from men and women...
Internet Luring of a Child – a Colorado World Wide Problem
Did you know that police in Colorado trick men from around the world into coming to Colorado for sex with children? Be on the alert, particularly in internet chat rooms. Police will engage in conversations with men, pretending to be a child (under 15) who openly...
Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child Denver Lawyer
Sexual talk or conduct involving kids of any age is dangerous in Colorado. Police frequently pose as kids online and elicit sexual conversation, only to lead you into the commission of a crime. Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405.4, is a perfect...
How “Indecent” is Indecent Exposure vs. Public Indecency?
How "Indecent" is Indecent Exposure vs. Public Indecency? I worry about people charged with Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302. This crime is a sex offense, and requires anyone convicted to complete sex offender treatment in Denver, Jefferson and Arapahoe County. I...
Record Sealing Lawyers: Pro Se or Hire an Attorney?
I get asked many times by people whether they need to hire an attorney for their Probation Revocation (C.R.S. 18-1.3-201), Marijuana Possession (C.R.S. 18-18-406), and Trespass (C.R.S. 18-4-504) case. The answer never changes: yes, you need to hire an experienced...
Right to Remain Silent – Denver Attorney
When confronted by police in Denver, Aurora, or Lakewood, our clients often wonder whether they have the right to remain silent and whether they can ask for an attorney to help. In general, you can choose to not speak to the police when they are confronting you and...
Unlawful Sexual Contact Charges Come Easy, C.R.S. 18-3-404
I have told men again and again, that if they have ANY sexual contact with a woman, they'd better be willing to trust her with the keys to their life. Our hypersensitive world encourages calls to police in the event of any misunderstanding, and the police are willing...
Firearms – Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender, Lawyer
Recently, I was asked to comment on the interplay between the Affirmative Defense of Self Defense, the constitutional provisions permitting possession of firearms for defense of one's home, person and property, and C.R.S. 18-12-108, Possession of a Weapon by Previous...
