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Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.
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...
In the last week, I have been hired in two new Domestic Violence cases in Jefferson County. I watched two other DV cases while in court. In each case, the judges acted uniformly when I or another lawyer requested they modify the no-contact provisions of the protection...
This time of year, many of us celebrate hard with a special day off work. Labor day is the end of our summer season and many want to end it well by drinking too much. Hopping in the car or on your bike after a day of partying is a sure way to wake up depressed in jail...