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...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Apr 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When certain activities are off limits, it is not unusual for individuals to want to participate in those activities even more. For instance, many underage people may attempt to get alcohol or other age-restricted substances when they feel rebellious. Often, these...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Mar 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
The majority of tickets issued by police officers to drivers are minor in nature. They are known as infractions. These infractions often deal with nonmoving violations, mechanical violations and moving violations that are of the nondangerous nature. But, what happens...
On behalf of Law Offices of J.B. Katz, P.C. | Feb 5, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Diversion programs are becoming more common these days in Colorado and beyond for certain criminal offenders and certain crimes. Most people who are eligible for a diversion program are those who are facing a criminal charge for the first time. Let’s take a look...
