On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | May 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When facing criminal charges, you must answer to the charges. If you plead not guilty, then you will go to trial and the prosecution will have to use evidence to prove you guilty to the judge or jury. The alternative is a guilty plea, but there are different types of...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Apr 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Like most people in Breckenridge, you likely cannot foresee any scenario where you might engage in any activity that some might construe as being criminal. That is the same assumption that many of those that we here at the Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. had before...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Mar 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Colorado law defines theft very broadly. In fact, if you face theft charges, the specific charge could be virtually anything from simple shoplifting of something worth under $50 to grand larceny of something worth over $1 million. As FindLaw explains, any theft...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Feb 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you were previously convicted of a felony, you have lost your right to carry and possess weapons. If Colorado law enforcement finds you with a weapon, you could be facing additional felony or misdemeanor charges. Per the Colorado Revised Statutes, it is a felony...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Jan 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
While many people may come to Colorado for vacation, if you live here, you may wish to visit another area. The U.S. offers many tourist attractions and great places to visit, but if you want to see the world, then you will need to go outside the country’s...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Oct 9, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When a police officer drives away, leaving you on a Colorado road with a traffic ticket in hand, it is not the final word on whether you have to pay the ticket. You still have options to fight it. Sometimes what you do immediately after an officer gives you a ticket...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Sep 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When a person commits a violent, aggressive or threatening act against another, the state of Colorado will, upon the request of the victim, issue a protective order. A protection order, per § 18-6-803.5 as outlined by WomensLaw.org, is an order that prohibits the...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Aug 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Felonies
After a felony conviction in Colorado, your immediate concerns are likely to be your sentence, which may include prison time. Obviously, that is most pressing, but after serving your sentence, you need to be aware of lasting consequences of your conviction. You do not...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | May 31, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Having a criminal record is a troubling issue many people face in Colorado. The crimes they committed very well could have been simple mistakes made at one point in life. Having a criminal charge appear on a background check for employment can make it difficult to...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Apr 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
If you are charged with a crime in Summit County there are many things that will flow through your mind. You will likely worry about spending time in prison, caring for your family, providing for your family and much more. There are options on the table when faced...
