Criminal Defense

When two children get into a fight at school, and the teacher catches them, they typically both reply that the other person started it. When adults get into a physical conflict, many leap to the same reasoning, claiming that they acted in self-defense.The use of physical force has much more severe consequences in adult...

If you are planning to visit Breckenridge this winter, you are undoubtedly in for some excellent skiing, delicious cuisine and beautiful views. When you anywhere in the Centennial State, though, you must beware of enhanced drunk driving enforcement.Colorado law prohibits anyone with a blood alcohol concentration greater than 0.08% from driving or having physical...

Those convicted for serious felonies like murder or felony DUI typically face harsh penalties in Colorado. For example, a first-degree assault conviction could result in up to 24 years of imprisonment.When dealing with law enforcement, you could accidentally implicate yourself in a crime, even when not already under suspicion. Say that the police pull...

It is understandable that you may attach some dread to the process of going to court for criminal charges. However, the possible ramifications of failing to comply with an order to appear should be a far more worrisome prospect.If you are facing criminal charges, you have to be present when a court hears your...

An arrest record follows a person around for years. Many companies require a disclosure of any criminal arrests and convictions before hiring new employees. A background check may wind up keeping a person from advancing.Getting a record expunged may help. A person may petition the court to erase all evidence of a criminal record,...

The phrase “You are being arrested for assault and battery” appears so often in criminal dramas that many people believe that these are the same crimes. In fact, the laws surrounding assault and battery are different depending on what state you are in.In Colorado, assault and battery are two distinct crimes, although, according to...

If your teen engages in what the law considers a “harmful activity” for his or her development, he or she may face status offense charges. A status offense is an activity that is not illegal in its own right but rather, becomes illegal when the person who engages in it is not of legal...

Not all crimes carry the same gravity of consequences. However, even relatively minor infractions could cause you some long-lasting repercussions. Jail time may seem like the most serious consequence of criminal charges. However, there are many other long-term consequences that do not go into effect until after you have served your sentence. ProbationEven if you do not...

People who are under the age of 21 could find themselves in serious trouble if they face an arrest for possession or attempted use of a fake ID. This offense is not a felony, but it may carry multiple negative consequences that may make it difficult for people to achieve their goals. Young adults contending...

If you own a cannabis dispensary ID checks are critical for the survival of your business. The sale of tobacco and liquor has always caused a need for ID checks, but there are reasons to be even more careful.According to the Coloradoan, minors cannot be present where any products or plants are visible. ID...

You have probably wondered how long someone could go to prison for an act of theft. Stealing money or property is a very broad area of law and can involve differing levels of punishment. Some sentences are light but other punishments may deprive you of much of your freedom. A major factor in driving up...

You have probably heard of the term “disorderly conduct,” but do you know how the law applies to it in Colorado? Disorderly conduct covers a variety of behaviors and can result in either petty offense or misdemeanor charges. The definition of disorderly conductAccording to FindLaw, disorderly conduct applies to situations where someone breaches the peace either deliberately, consciously...