Criminal Defense

Anyone who takes an item or resource that belongs to another individual or a business could face a theft-related criminal charge. Some theft offenses are more serious, as they may involve the use of force or an increased risk of interpersonal violence. Burglaries and...

What do college students (and recent grads), small business owners, the newly divorced and the newly retired all have in common? They make ideal targets for criminal organizations looking to hook new “money mules” into their schemes. Most of them are looking for ways...

Being accused of domestic violence is a big deal. Even if the matter does not go to trial, a mere accusation of domestic violence can hurt your reputation, impact your job and strain your relationship with family and friends. While the obvious legal implications of a...

There are numerous forms of evidence that can be used in a criminal case. Law enforcement and prosecutors will look for the strongest possible evidence to secure a conviction. Confessions are generally considered to be the most compelling form of evidence. If someone...

When you are sharing an apartment or dormitory room with a roommate, you need to know your rights in case you’re ever accused of stealing from them. It’s normal for people to be happy with others they live with using their items, but not everyone is going to be happy...

There are cases in which people who have been accused of murder will admit that they took the other person’s life. Perhaps they were arrested at the scene, and they make no attempt to deny it. But they will claim that it wasn’t a murder but a crime of passion. For...

Having a criminal record can affect several aspects of your life. You could miss out on some opportunities because of your criminal past, even if it's all behind you. Criminal records are public, and any interested party can know about your run-ins with the law if...

One of the most surprising things is to find your college student buying textbooks that cost several hundred dollars. College textbooks have never been cheap, but today's textbooks can seem like money-making schemes alongside the outrageous debt students take on for...

Property crimes range in size from people running out of restaurants without paying to someone stealing a household's electronics while everyone is at work for the day. Theft can involve fraud, or it could involve armed robbery. Colorado law has rules in place for all...