In order for police to take a person into custody in Denver, Aurora, or Lakewood and keep them there, an arrest warrant is often obtained. With some exceptions, law enforcement needs to show probable cause to a judge or magistrate (sometimes even a grand jury) that...
Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
Warrant
Failure to Appear Lawyer in Denver | Pro Bowl LB Arrested
When someone misses a required court date in Denver, Lakewood, or Aurora, a bench warrant for their arrest can result. Referred to as failure to appear (FTA), these cases often come about after traffic offenses. Early this week, a NFL linebacker was arrested after...
COLORADO ARREST WARRANT AND SEARCH WARRANT IN ADAMS COUNTY
Colorado Arrest Warrants in Adams County Arrest warrants are useful for taking someone into custody if a Thornton Police Officer or Adams County Sheriff Deputy doesn't witness a crime. Warrants of this type are issued by a judge, upon application by law enforcement in...
Summons or Arrest Warrant for Felony in Denver, Colorado – Defense Lawyer Gives Two Thumbs Up!
Denver Summons for Felony Possible Instead of an Arrest Warrant I always like to talk about it when our legislature gets something right and makes criminal laws more fair and less burdensome. In one of these rare moments, Colorado passed a new law which makes it...
What is an At Large Arrest Warrant, State Arrest Warrant and Search Warrant
In many Colorado counties like Jefferson County and Arapahoe County, courts and district attorneys have different names for different types of warrants. They have arrest warrants and search warrants. Next, the arrest warrants are classfied as either a State Charge...
Colorado Search Warrants, the Inside Scoop
Behind the Scenes of a Warrant All over Jefferson and Arapahoe County, Police officers and Sheriff's Deputies go see judges behind the scenes and request search warrants. I say, "behind the scenes" because you and I don't get to be present for this meeting - it is one...
Colorado Fugitive From Justice & Extradition – Denver Criminal Defense Lawyers
Fugitive from Justice Lawyer in Denver What is a Colorado Fugitive from Justice involving a warrant? It is the same thing as a California Fugitive from Justice or a Texas Fugitive from Justice. The U.S. Constitution provides that "A Person charged in any State with...
Extradition and a Governor’s Warrant – Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Advice
Denver Extradition Attorney Questions surrounding Extradition and a Governor's Warrant seem to come across my desk a few times a year. Many people are unfamiliar with the court process of Colorado Extradition (Extradite), so I thought I'd share few of the basics...