Categories: Criminal Defense
Note: This article has been refreshed and revised as of February 28, 2024, to ensure the information remains current and accurate. Generally, criminal trespass is when an individual unlawfully enters or remains on someone else’s property. If you are facing criminal trespassing charges in Colorado, it is essential to understand the distinction between the varying...
Categories: Criminal Defense
In Colorado, burglary rates have risen 3.9% from pre-covid 19 pandemic levels. While there is no exact precursor for predicting your chance of a burglary conviction, understanding the law, considering certain factors, and hiring a well-established defense attorney will provide you with the best chance of success at trial. At Mark S. Rubinstein, P.C., we...
Categories: Criminal Defense
Colorado law enforcement agencies take burglary seriously. Depending on the circumstances of the crime, you could face third, second, or first-degree burglary charges, all of which carry significant jail time, fines, and unsavory consequences. If you are charged with burglary, it is not time to panic; it is time to get prepared and informed. Contacting...
Categories: Criminal Defense
Shoplifting may seem minor, but a shoplifting conviction can be detrimental. If you wind up with a shoplifting charge, one of the first steps to protecting your rights and reputation is understanding what to expect when you go to court. Generally, if you are caught with an unpaid item, the law presumes you took it...
Categories: Criminal Defense
The police cannot pull you over whenever they want. They need a reason. Stopping you without cause violates your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. As a result, unlawful police stops often provide a winning defense for many people charged with DUI in Colorado. Exploring your best DUI defenses with an experienced...
Categories: DUI Defense
If you were pulled over for drunk driving, you are facing some serious consequences. As in any other criminal or traffic offense, you typically have two options: plea bargain or proceed to trial. There are pros and cons to each. If you are charged with a DUI, you face a license suspension, fines, and potential...
Categories: DUI Defense
If you have been charged with driving with a revoked license, you could face serious penalties. Driving with a revoked license under any circumstances is greatly frowned upon and prosecuted harshly. A conviction can result in fines, fees, jail time, and further license suspension. The potential penalties greatly increase if you are charged with driving...
Categories: DUI Defense
Colorado enforces its DUI statutes all year long. However, some people believe that law enforcement seeks out those suspected of DUI in the summer season more than others. But is this assumption correct? Is there an increase in DUI arrests in the summer season compared to the winter? We will examine the drinking and driving...
Categories: DUI Defense
It seems illogical, but police can arrest you for DUI in your driveway. If you race home and park in your driveway after having a few drinks, you might think that you can avoid a Colorado DUI or DWAI charge. After all, how can a police officer arrest you on your private property? So you...
Categories: Vehicle Accidents
If you are involved in a car crash with a drunk driver, you may be shocked and angry. Your anger and shock may turn to outrage when the drunk driver walks away from the car crash unscathed. Meanwhile, you—the victim—may face years of pain and rehabilitation. To add insult to injury, drunk drivers are often...
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