In Colorado, there are three different statutes that pertain to what someone might consider murder, however, each definition differs and carries different penaltiesbif convicted. It is important to understand the distinctions of each type so you have a better...
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Expungement Of Records: What You Need To Know
If you have been convicted of a crime, you know the seriousness of the consequences. Beyond possible jail time, fines, and parole, you face dozens of other barriers and biases just because you have been convicted. In some cases, carrying a conviction can have...
Warning: Prosecutors Aren’t Your Friend
Though it might not seem like it when they sit you down outside the courtroom, they are absolutely not your friend. They tout that they are doing a public good, a service, looking to be tough on crime. Prosecutors do not have clients. They are hired guns for the...
7 Tips For Dealing With The Cops
1. Other than giving your name and current activities, you are not required to say anything to them. When talking with the police, you are not required to answer their questions. If you feel like they are trying to get information other than your name and what you are...
Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney
The prosecution will always have a lawyer. If you have been charged with a crime, you may be wondering if it is necessary to hire a Denver lawyer to fight your case. You may think that you can handle court and that the judge will listen to what you have to say....
Misdemeanor Sentencing
In Colorado, misdemeanors are crimes punishable by up to 18 months in jail, a maximum of $5,000 fine, or misdemeanor probation. Misdemeanor crimes generally have lower consequences than felonies, but that doesn’t not mean they are not serious allegations. If you have...
What Does It Mean To Be Charged With Second-Degree Assault?
Second Degree Assault, codified in Colorado as CRS 18-3-203, is a highly complex and detailed statute. It encompasses offenses ranging from causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon to subjecting a law enforcement officer to saliva. If you have been charged with...
Driving While High: Understanding Colorado’s DUID Laws
Typically, when we think of a DUI or DWAI, we think of drunk driving. However, DUI and DWAI are not just limited to being impaired by alcohol. In 2015, following the passage of legalized use and possession of recreational marijuana, DUI laws were expanded to encompass...
Understanding Colorado’s DUI Track System
Level II education and treatment programs are a set of guidelines detailing what length and type of education and treatment you must complete following an alcohol or drug traffic violation. The difference between Level I and Level II is that Level I education is for...
Colorado Continues To Lead The Way For Restorative Justice
In Denver, there is a growing alternative to the criminal justice system known as restorative justice. Introduced into state law in 2007, restorative justice offers victims greater say in the judicial process while also lessening some of the other consequences that...
Criminal Justice Reform: Activists Demand Info on Dirty Cops
Across the country cries for criminal justice reform regarding police officers can be heard. From Boston to Philadelphia, citizens are looking to change the way that “problem officer” can be found. Under the current Brady Law, prosecutors are required to share...
Denver City Council Sends Private Prison Companies Packing
In a surprise turn of events during a Denver City Council vote August 5th, seven members of the city council voted not to renew contracts with two private prison companies. Before the vote took place, only Councilwoman Candi Cdebaca was expected to oppose the renewal,...
FAQ: What Is A Protection Order?
A protection order is a legal tool used to prevent one individual from contacting or approaching another. Often thought of in the context of criminal law, protection orders are actually civil actions filed by a petitioner against a respondent. They are designed to...
Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Convictions and Gun Possession
In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that the federal gun ban for people convicted of domestic violence extends to people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence (Voisine v. United States). This extension of the gun ban cleared up confusion about whether or not...
Colorado Gets With The Times On Record Sealing
Effective August 2nd, Colorado will vastly increase the ability for you to get your record sealed. Here’s what you need to know: The bill requires the court to seal records when the case is completely dismissed not resulting from a plea bargain, the defendant is...