Imagine crimes which attach to every other crime we have in our statutes in Colorado. Imagine crimes which are largely dependent on the crime committed by another person. Imagine crimes which are proven by police with the assistance of a former friend of yours - those...
Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
Month: September 2015
Restitution in a Criminal Case – What are the Limits? Denver Criminal Defense Attorneys
In every criminal case, Colorado's lawmakers have generously enabled victims and their families to see recovery of money for their losses. I say "generously," because it is possible to recover for many things you would not typically think are close enough to the crime...
Careless Driving Charges in Denver – Criminal Defense Lawyers
Every crime seems to have a wild card which is charged when police can't make any other crime fit. In the traffic crimes world, Careless Driving is that wild card. Police charge careless driving when they want to charge someone with a traffic offense, but can't make a...
Burglary – More than Just Breaking and Entering – Denver Criminal Lawyer
In Denver and Jefferson County, individuals are charged with Burglary not only for breaking and entering, but also for possessing the intent to commit a crime within the structure, car, dwelling, etc. In the news and on TV, burglars are always represented as figures...
Vehicular Assault Attorney – For Crimes of Serious Injury – Denver Criminal Defense Lawyer
When men and women act irresponsibly while driving, and another person is seriously injured, they are charged with Vehicular Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-205. Yet what about the man, woman or teen who is not acting irresponsibly and another person is seriously injured? We all...
Criminal Trespass and Trespassing – Attorney in Denver
Criminal Trespass, also known as Trespassing in Denver and Douglas County, is a crime that can have severe impact on you and your career. Trespassing on someone else's property could leave you facing prison, county jail, probation, hefty fines, and a host of other...
Denver Deferred Judgment Plea Bargain is the Way to Go – Most of the Time
In today's blog, let me address a common misconception. Deferred Judgment and Sentences in Denver County Court are not always the best way to plea bargain a case. Sure, they are a great offer and course to successful resolution most of the time, but there are some...
Kidnapping is Not Usually What You’d Expect
Of all the horrendous crimes we may imagine, Kidnapping is one of the most feared. Taking a person against their will to a secluded place where they are held for ransom, or killed, is a terrible thing deserving of a harsh punishment. In reality, Adams and Douglas...
In Denver Domestic Violence Cases, Judges are Turning to a “One-Size-Fits-All”
In the last week, I have been hired in two new Domestic Violence cases in Jefferson County. I watched two other DV cases while in court. In each case, the judges acted uniformly when I or another lawyer requested they modify the no-contact provisions of the protection...
Labor Day Celebration and a DUI / DWAI
This time of year, many of us celebrate hard with a special day off work. Labor day is the end of our summer season and many want to end it well by drinking too much. Hopping in the car or on your bike after a day of partying is a sure way to wake up depressed in jail...