3 Types of Courts in Colorado Until you are charged with a crime in Denver, you might not realize that there are three different types of courts you have the possibility of going to for your hearing: County Court, District Court, and City Court. The court you will go...
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Preparing for Court in Denver, Colorado: 4 Tips
4 Tips to Help You Prepare for Denver County Court As Criminal Defense Attorneys in Denver, Colorado, we know how important it is for our clients to prepare for court. How you look and act at trial / court will affect the way the judge, DA and jury will view 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...
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,...
Violation of Custody Order or Court Order Relating to Parental Responsibilities Denver Lawyer – C.R.S. 18-3-304
Custody Violation Order Under C.R.S. 18-3-304 in Denver and Adams County They are your kids, but if you take them from someone after a Denver judge orders them to be in another person's custody, you can be charged with a felony. Colorado law and Adams County, do not...
Failure to Appear in Courts: Denver Attorney on Missed Court Date
Missed Court Date = FTA: How to Handle Your Arrest Warrant in Denver Failure to Appear in Courts or FTA: Nothing makes a worse impression on a judge than when you miss your court date. It tells the judge that you found something more important to do, or that you don't...
Double Jeopardy in Denver Courts and Criminal Cases
The Constitutional Law of Double Jeopardy in Denver Courts Double Jeopardy is a rule of law which prevents a person from being charged twice in courts for the same offense. Without this rule, Denver government could keep charging you over and over again until they...
No-Contest and Nolo Contendere Pleas in Denver Courts
What is a No-Contest / Nolo Contendere Plea in Denver Courts? In a criminal case, those charged with crimes are called the defendant. At some point, the defendant must decide how he will respond to the charges against him. This is called his "plea". He generally...
PreTrial Services in Arapahoe County Courts – What is Pretrial Services?
Denver Courts Pretrial Services and Pretrial Release Prior to and following your arrest or appearance in Denver court, a judge can order PreTrial Services to investigate you. If you are still in custody and have not bonded out, courts want to know if there are any red...
Pretrial Conference: Courts in Castle Rock and Douglas County – A Lawyer’s Perspective
What Happens at a PreTrial Conference in Douglas County Court and Arapahoe County Courts? A Pretrial Conference is simply a meeting between two opposing sides - call it a settlement conference in a court. At this time and location, the Douglas County District Attorney...