Let's start our discussion of this subject by defining some terms which are important in the legal world. "Sealing" occurs in adult criminal cases and "expungement" in juvenile criminal cases. The law favors juvenile expungement over adult sealing of criminal cases....
Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
Year: 2014
Charged with DUI / DWAI in Douglas County – Find an Attorney
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), are both defined under C.R.S. 42-4-1301. This alcohol charges are common in Douglas, Arapahoe, and Denver County. You need a qualified criminal defense lawyer to help with your case. DUI /...
Enticement of a Child Charges in Douglas County – An Attorney to Help
Have you ever asked a friend of your child if they need a ride home from school? Has there been a situation where you have been alone with a young teenager in a room or building? Or, perhaps you have needed to discuss an upcoming surprise birthday with a friend's...
Like Everyone, Many Judges are Biased
We all like to think of judges as neutral parties - and some really are. More recently in Colorado, however, we are seeing many Deputy District Attorneys being appointed as judges. Somehow, judicial nominating commissions and the governor think DAs are more...
District Attorneys Have Robbed Us and Our Kids
When Colorado District Attorneys charge men and women with Sexual Assault on a Child based solely on the word of a child, they change the way we must operate around kids. We cannot afford to offer physical affection to children who are not our own - and must be very...
Public Indecency on 16th Street Mall in Denver
Last summer, I was taking a stroll down the 16th street mall after an event in Denver. To my surprise, I came across a group of topless women holding signs for women's rights. As a criminal defense attorney in El Paso, Adams, and Douglas County, I have represented...
Burglary: Doggie Door Burglar Strikes in Douglas County
Late last year, an unusual alleged burglar was caught in Highlands Ranch. While she sounds like a character from a movie, this alleged thief wasn't labeled a cat burglar like the fellow in "To Catch a Thief." Instead, this woman is being called the "Doggie Door...
Forgive us our First Degree Criminal Trespassing, C.R.S. 18-4-502
First Degree Criminal Trespassing, C.R.S. 18-4-502, is a class 5 felony in Denver or Douglas County. It is different from other trespassing charges based on entry into a residential structure, where lawmakers want to give special property status compared to...
College Graduates and Avoiding Criminal Case
The recent college graduation ceremonies of Metropolitan State University of Denver, the University of Denver, and CU Denver, are filled with tremendous optimism and excitement as young graduates complete their educations and seek employment. Don't let a criminal case...
Unlawful Sexual Contact, C.R.S. 18-3-404, Charge in Denver
In Denver, Arapahoe, and Adams County the District Attorney can charge you with Unlawful Sexual Contact and force you to register as a sex offender simply for giving someone a "good-game" on the butt (for those of you who are not sports enthusiasts, a "good game" is...
