Felonies

Even though the state has not banned them and nothing has been done on the federal level, the city of Boulder proceeded with a ban. The Boulder City Council recently got to vote on it, and it passed unanimously. Certainly, that does not mean it will stand indefinitely. Even before it passed, legal action...

There are times when you can plead and receive lesser penalties for felonies; sometimes time between charges and convictions can play a role, too. If you’re accused of driving under the influence, for instance, you may be able to receive a lesser penalty if it’s been 10 years or longer since your last charge...

Defending yourself against a rape or sexual assault allegation can be daunting; even if you know you’re innocent, having these accusations against you can seriously impact your life. You could see a distance grow between you and your friends or family, your employer may put you on probation or you could even lose your...

If you’re arrested for a crime and are charged with a felony, there are several possibilities for the kinds of sentences and penalties you can expect. Depending on the class of felony with which you’re you’re charged, you could be looking at a very long stint in prison or something as simple as community...

Being accused of an assault is hard to live with; your reputation may be damaged, and you could find that it’s harder to keep your job or manage your social life. On top of that, you may be worried that you’re going to face years of time in prison or large fines. Before you...

A teen sexting bill in Colorado could change how teens are treated if they send illicit images of themselves to others. According to the news from March 30, prosecutors in Colorado want to have new laws that address teen sexting. The new bill would make sexting a Class 2 misdemeanor offense, even for a...

Assault and battery charges can put your future and current reputation at risk. Even a charge and allegations against you can suddenly make you look like the bad guy you aren’t, just because the media makes it look that way. You have a right to protect the person you are from those who want...

The Internet is a part of most people’s lives today. One age group who seems to be unable to function unless their hands, fingers and brains are working the buttons on a cellphone may quickly find themselves charged with a felony if they are sexting. In Canon City, Colorado, earlier this year, more than...

If you’re accused of assault, it’s important that you speak with your attorney about your options. Before you can fully devise a defense, you need to consider what constitutes an assault and if your case fulfills those elements. If it doesn’t, you can use that to your benefit as you build your own case...

As someone who may be an immigrant or related to an immigrating family member, you may already be aware of how police with the ability to check immigration statuses could be a risk to your family or community. In Aurora, police officers do not have this power, because the community wants to protect and...

Most people serving time for felonies will do so in a federal prison, though those with short sentences — one year or less — may end up in jail, serving their time beside those who have been convicted of misdemeanors. It’s interesting to look back over the decades to see how the types of...

Two Denver men have been found guilty of gun-related charges in federal court. The 32- and 34-year-old men were alleged to be gang members and they will likely spend multiple years behind bars as a result of their convictions, according to federal authorities. The cases were prosecuted by the office of U.S. Attorney John...