On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Oct 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
51 court systems exist in the United States. 50 of these systems are state systems, and each state has its own. There is one federal court system. Generally speaking, the government will hear your court case in the system that corresponds to the laws the government...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Sep 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Past posts on this blog detailed the manner in which Colorado defines theft. You likely never see any scenario in which you would intentionally take another’s property. Yet could there be a scenario in which your unintentional actions might actually qualify as...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Aug 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
DNA is often the key evidence in a criminal case. It is scientific and holds a lot of weight to provide solid proof. While many hold DNA evidence in high esteem, The Atlantic explains that this evidence is losing its ability to provide accurate proof in some...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Aug 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DUI/DWAI
If you visit Colorado—whether you pass through on your way to another state or you travel to the state for a getaway—you will probably spend some time enjoying the scenery on Colorado’s roadways. However, if the authorities charge you with driving under the influence...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Jun 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The death penalty is a controversial topic, and its use has had its ups and downs throughout history with the U.S. Supreme Court even banning it at one point. The current state of affairs leaves the choice to use it or not up to the states. According to NBC News,...
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...
