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Criminal Defense Process
What Is a Motion to Suppress?
A motion to suppress is the formal request your attorney files asking the court to keep certain evidence out of your case. The most common basis is a rights violation. Maybe the police searched your car without a warrant or reasonable suspicion. Maybe they questioned...
Can a Felony Be Reduced to a Misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on where your case stands: already convicted, or still charged. After a Felony Conviction There's only one path down: a wobbler-eligible drug felony 4. Complete probation, and the conviction becomes a misdemeanor automatically. Outside that scenario, a...
What Happens at an Arraignment in Colorado?
If you've been charged with a crime in Colorado, you've probably heard the word "arraignment" and wondered what it means for your case. The answer depends on where you are. "Arraignment" isn't one fixed event. Colorado courts use the term for several different...
Misdemeanor vs. Felony in Colorado: What’s the Difference?
The line between a misdemeanor and a felony in Colorado comes down to one thing: what you can be sentenced to if convicted. Colorado's highest misdemeanor is a class 1 misdemeanor. Most of those convictions cap out at 364 days in jail. That's the ceiling. A felony...
How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in Colorado?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What Happens In Felony Court?
What Happens in Felony Court in Colorado Assault and Violent Crimes, Criminal Defense Process, Drug Crimes Defense, Sex Crimes Defense, White Collar and Property Crimes A felony case moves through several distinct stages before it reaches a jury. Knowing what to...