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Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
There are two ways Vehicular Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-205, can be charged in Denver, Broomfield, or Weld County. Section (1)(a) of this statute addresses this crime when the defendant was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Section (1)(b) addresses the same...
Deferred Sentencing (C.S.R. 18-1.3-102), better known as a Deferred Judgment, DJ or DJ&S, is an unusual sentencing option for criminal cases in Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe or Douglas County. As our experienced criminal defense attorneys begin to understand a case...
Be careful in Weld County, because the Weld County Sheriff may charge you with Felony Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206, if you try and defend yourself and your property from trespassers. We recently had a case where a woman was defending herself from a trespasser on her...
Another beautiful Colorado Thanksgiving is upon us, and like most people we like to reflect on the many ways in which we are thankful. While it is a very challenging, and sometimes frustrating job, being criminal defense attorneys is also a profound blessing. Clients...
Criminal Attempt (C.R.S. 18-2-101) in Jefferson, Adams and Weld County is charged when a person has the same culpability (level of guilt) that is required to commit a crime, and the person takes a substantial step toward committing the crime even though the person...
Mitch Morrissey, the elected Denver District Attorney, thinks that Denver juries are being negatively influenced by shows like CSI and Law and Order. Mr. Morrissey said he fondly remembers when a jury wasn't informed about scientific evidence like fingerprints,...
The charge of Accessory to Crime, C.R.S. 18-8-105, is found under a section of the Colorado Revised Statutes titled "Obstruction of Public Justice". The basis for criminalizing the act of assisting a person that committed a crime goes back to English common law. It is...
In many instances, Colorado criminal records and convictions can be sealed. Yet, often, we have to tell nice people that they cannot seal their Denver criminal record or criminal conviction. (Record Sealing, C.R.S. 24-72-308). Some people call us years after their...
How easy is it to get charged with Menacing (C.R.S. 18-3-206) in Jefferson County? According to Denverpost.com, if you were mowing your lawn in early October near Firefighters Park, you could be the guy Arvada Police are looking for. A woman claimed a man that looked...
Being arrested in Colorado usually occurs without warning. Police in Denver, Arapahoe or Douglas County approach you to talk about an incident, gather as much information as possible before Miranda Rights kick in, and then inform you are under arrest. This blog...