A felony conviction doesn't fall off your record on its own. But depending on what class of felony you were convicted of, you may be able to petition a court to seal it, and the wait is shorter than most people expect. Colorado ranks felonies from Class 1, the most...
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What Does the DA Have to Prove to Get a Domestic Violence Conviction in Colorado?
In Colorado, domestic violence isn't a standalone crime. It's a sentence enhancer attached to another charge, like assault, harassment, or criminal mischief. Prove it, and a conviction comes with mandatory treatment classes on top of the underlying penalty. First, the...
Two People, Same Mistake, Two Different Systems
Everyone makes mistakes. Whether you can afford the best lawyer in town or you're unhoused and sleeping on the street, anyone can break the law and end up in the system. What happens next depends less on what you did than on what you have. Trial attorney Daniel...
The Nationalization of Personal Injury Law: What It Means for Denver
Personal injury attorney John Morgan made headlines recently for considering taking his law firm public. The Workaround Most states bar non-lawyers from owning a law firm. Morgan's reported plan: sell the operations side of his firm to a separate company that private...
What the Supreme Court’s Marijuana and Gun Ruling Means for Colorado
The Supreme Court just made it harder for the federal government to charge a gun owner with a felony for using marijuana. The case is United States v. Hemani, decided 9-0 in June 2026. Casey Krizman calls it the Court cleaning up a mess nobody realized was sitting on...
Supreme Court Says You Are Not a Suspect Just for Walking Down the Street
The Supreme Court got it right this time. On June 29, 2026, it ruled in Chatrie v. United States. What Is a Geofence Warrant? When there's a crime scene, law enforcement can tell Google to hand over data on every device that was nearby. It's a dragnet. Walk past the...
When an Accusation Costs You Your Job Before a Verdict Is In
Terrion Arnold, the former Detroit Lions cornerback, faces aggravated robbery and kidnapping charges in Florida. Prosecutors say he orchestrated a hit on people he believed had stolen luxury goods. A judge set his bond this week. The bond is the story here, and it...
Criminal INjustice: Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez Brings Justice Lens to Denver Council
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez spent more than 20 years working with Denver families caught in child welfare, juvenile justice, and truancy court before anyone asked her to run for office. That background — and raising three kids in Denver — is what drives her now as a...
How Much Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Cost in Denver?
The honest answer: it won't be cheap. That's not a deflection. It's the most useful thing a criminal defense attorney can tell you before you hire one. A criminal charge in Colorado puts everything downstream at risk — the job, the housing application, the...
A First DUI in Colorado: What You Need to Know
Getting a DUI for the first time is frightening. The first question most people ask is whether they're going to jail. On a first offense without significant aggravating circumstances, the answer is usually no. Jail is rarely the outcome. The law itself is another...
What Is a Preliminary Hearing in Colorado?
A preliminary hearing is one of the most misunderstood stages of a felony case. It is also one of the most important. The Prosecution Does Not Have an Unlimited Right to Charge Prosecutors have broad discretion to bring charges as long as some evidence exists and...
Can a Domestic Violence Charge Be Dropped in Colorado
A domestic violence charge can be dropped in Colorado. But the process doesn't work the way most people expect. The Alleged Victim Doesn't Control the Case Once police are called and charges are filed, the decision to proceed belongs to the prosecution. The victim's...
Can A Sex Assault Charge Be Fought In Colorado?
Sex offense charges are among the most serious cases in the criminal justice system. The evidence is often thin. The stakes are not. What Makes These Cases Different Most criminal cases turn on physical evidence - surveillance footage, forensic data, documents. Sex...
Do I Have to Take a Plea Deal?
Nobody can make you plead guilty. Full stop. Every person charged with a crime has the right to a trial. The burden of proof falls entirely on the government. Prosecutors must prove every element of every charge beyond a reasonable doubt — the highest legal standard...
The Guy Walking Out of Prison Today Is Our New Neighbor
He may not be ready. One program seeks to fix that. By Casey Krizman More than 7,000 people walk out of Colorado state prisons every year. Within one year of release, roughly one in four return. About half of those returns are not for new crimes - they are for...