Categories: Criminal Defense
Your initial appearance can vary depending on the jurisdiction. Typically, your first appearance in court is from 24 up to 48 hours after the initial arrest. Certainly the time frame can vary if you were arrested over the course of a weekend. As a first-time criminal defendant, it is crucial to hire a criminal defense...
Categories: DUI Defense
Note: This post was last updated on February 23, 2023. Some states deploy a lookback period for DUIs. The lookback means that after so many years pass after a DUI conviction, the prior DUI conviction would not be considered when you are charged with subsequent offenses. Colorado, however, is not one of those states. Without...
Categories: Vehicle Accidents
Antilock brakes and airbags used to be the latest technology to save lives in the event of a car crash. Today, auto manufacturers are stepping up their game and creating vehicles that not only protect you in an accident but help avoid the collision entirely. Most of the technology is still in its early stages,...
Categories: Personal Injury
You were involved in an accident, and now you need to file an injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. You have suffered physically, emotionally, and financially since the crash occurred, and now you want to exercise your right to receive compensation. After all, you did not cause the accident, so why should you suffer? Knowing...
Categories: Criminal Defense
The passing of Amendment 64 in Colorado allows adults over the age of 21 years to possess and use up to one ounce of marijuana or THC. Most visitors to the state and residents are aware of this fact, but the limitations go far beyond that. Even with the possession of a legal quantity, you...
Categories: Criminal Defense
Note: This post was last updated on February 23, 2023. If you’re facing charges of evading the police, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney on your side. Fleeing from law enforcement is a serious offense that carries harsh penalties, and can have a lasting impact on your future. At our firm, we have years...
Categories: Criminal Defense
*This article was updated in August 2021.* Plea bargains are common in the criminal justice system, and approximately 90 percent of criminal cases receive one – whether the defendant accepts it is different. While some criticize plea bargaining, it does serve a purpose in the system. The process of offering a defendant a deal in...
Categories: Criminal Defense
As a United States citizen, you have rights not only during an arrest but also during a police interrogation. You are supposed to be read your rights, but the times where you think police officers are required to read you those rights may not be what the law considers “necessary.” Therefore, it is important that...
Categories: Criminal Defense
Colorado has some of the harshest penalties for repeat offenders. In fact, the state’s habitual traffic offender law comes with harsh penalties, some of which include mandatory prison time. However, being notorious for running stop lights once a week and receiving a ticket does not classify you as a “habitual” offender. Instead, the law requires...
Categories: Vehicle Accidents
In the state of Colorado, if you do not report an automobile accident and you leave the scene, you could be charged with a crime. A hit and run charge is one that the state takes seriously, and prosecutors will aggressively pursue these charges. Hit and run charges vary in the state depending on the...
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