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Many police officers are fair minded people trying to do their job. We rarely hear of problems with them. However, many other officers are power-hungry people who insist on their way or they get violent. Hiding behind their badge, they roughhouse men and women...
I have been amazed at the high percentage of criminal cases which originate in an addiction. Here are the big three addictions we see in our criminal defense law firm practice in Denver and Arapahoe County. First, we see sex addictions, second, alcohol addictions...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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...