Insanity vs. Mental Incompetency to Proceed - A Denver Lawyer's Explanation There are two terms used in criminal courts related to whether a charged person has the mental capacity to continue in their case. These are Insanity and Mental Incompetency to Proceed. Each...
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Month: February 2018
Sex Offender Registration / Deregistration Requirements in Denver, Colorado
Denver Area Sex Offender Registration Requirements The Sex Offender Registration Requirements for all Denver area sex offenders are detailed in C.R.S. 16-22-109, and the Failure to Register as a Sex Offender statute is found in C.R.S. 18-412.5. Everyone required to...
Public Indecency in Denver, C.R.S. 18-7-301 | Attorneys for You
Public Indecency Definition in Brighton and Adams County, Colorado What is a Public Indecency charge? I read a story about a woman in a foreign country charged with Public Indecency for wearing pants in public! In Colorado, Public Indecency is defined by C.R.S. in...
What is the Difference Between Obstructing a Peace Officer and Resisting Arrest?
Obstructing a Peace Officer and Resisting Arrest in Denver, Colorado The charges of Obstructing a Peace Officer, and Resisting Arrest can be very similar in Denver, Colorado. Police charge Resisting Arrest when they feel you tried to prevent them from arresting you,...
What is the Difference Between Arraignment and Advisement in Denver Courts? A Criminal Lawyer’s Explanation
What is Arraignment in Denver Courts? A Douglas County Criminal Lawyer's Explanation Arraignment in Denver and Douglas County courts is a hearing where someone enters their plea to a criminal charge. Your choices are to plead guilty, not guilty or no contest. It is...
Sentencing Ranges and Terms in Denver, Colorado Courts
How Does a Judge Decide the Sentence in a Criminal Case? Criminal Sentencing in Jefferson County, Colorado courts, is difficult to predict. Sometimes, judges fly off the handle and give a long sentence for a crime. Other times, you wonder if the judge cares about the...
Miranda Rights: Police Did Not Read Me My Rights – Denver Lawyer
Are Police Required to Read Me My Rights? Miranda Advisement in Douglas County, Colorado Police are not required to read you your Miranda Rights. TV is wrong. But, if they fail to read your rights, they can't use the statements you make AFTER being arrested. If you...
Prohibited Use of Weapons Lawyer in Jefferson County, Colorado
Attorney for Prohibited Use of Weapons in Arapahoe County, Colorado, C.R.S. 18-12-106 Gun accidents in the home usually result in a call to police by neighbors or by well-intentioned citizens calling to let police know everything is ok. The discharge or firing of a...
How To Get Someone Out of Jail – Fast Release from the Arapahoe County Jail After Arrested
Arrested Person Release from the Denver County Jail When your friend is arrested and taken to the Denver County Jail, you want to know your options fast. Release of an inmate from jail is normally accomplished by posting a bond or bail. Bond amounts are decided by a...
What is the Difference Between County Court and District Court in Arapahoe and Douglas County, Colorado?
District Court and County Court Differences in Douglas and Arapahoe County, Colorado For a defense lawyer, the difference between County Court and District Court can be huge in Douglas and Arapahoe County, Colorado. County Court is designed for less serious cases,...