Criminal Defense

When most people think about drug tests, they assume those tests are accurate and only return a positive result when the substance in question is found. While that certainly is the goal, the truth is far different. There are many legal substances that can cause...

No contact orders and restraining orders are similar. Colorado no contact orders cover most of the behavior that a protection order covers. However, a no contact order can be permanent or can last for as long as criminal proceedings take, instead of expiring after a...

Any encounter with police is an opportunity for the violation of your rights. However, if officers arrest you, you face a new level of concern for your future. An arrest can be a frightening and confusing event, and everything around you may seem very strange and...

Romantic entanglements can be full of ups and downs -- and not every relationship ends on a positive note. In a moment of emotional upheaval following a breakup, you may be very tempted to lash out at your ex in some way, particularly if you're feeling betrayed. Maybe...

You've been charged with a rather serious criminal offense -- and the prosecutor talked about "throwing the book" at you. You're naturally surprised, then, when you're suddenly offered a plea deal that seems much better than the sentence you expected to receive if you...

More so today than ever before, retail stores are on the lookout for shoplifters. And for this reason, you could find yourself accused of this crime when you actually did nothing wrong.Here are three things you should do if you're accused of shoplifting by a store...

In the field of criminal law, some crimes are treated more harshly than others. Still, any conviction can have a lasting effect on your life. Therefore, it makes sense to mount a robust criminal defense against any allegations. Charges of vandalism may seem...

We will begin this blog post with a fictional scenario. A person has been burglarizing and damaging property in your area. Through witness identification or some other means, the authorities believe you are the prime suspect. They bring you to the police station for...

When law enforcement officers investigate a crime, they rely on many resources to identify possible defendants. Forensic evidence (DNA material, fiber identification, etc.) is currently the most effective manner of identification, even though such technology is not...

On March 2, Colorado authorities arraigned a 59-year-old man on murder and sexual assault charges stemming from a crime spree he allegedly committed in Arapahoe County 36 years ago. He was recently extradited to Colorado from Nevada to face the charges. Media outlets...