If you’ve been charged with a minor, non-violent crime in Colorado and have no history of previous criminal offenses, a deferred sentence may be a possibility you can discuss with your Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyer. A deferred sentence requires you to plead either guilty or no contest to the charges against you, but could
Arguments and altercations are not uncommon between spouses, family members, and roommates, but when arguments escalate into threats, intimidation, and physical violence, an angry moment can have lifelong adverse implications. A domestic violence conviction has permanent consequences that extend beyond fines, jail time, and protection orders, potentially impacting many aspects of your life going forward.
It’s easy to feel anxious and overwhelmed when you’re caught up in the process of an arrest in Colorado and the possibility of prosecution. Fortunately, our nation has robust protections for those accused of crimes, including the right to a strong legal defense. Understanding Colorado’s criminal justice process and the timeline of what you can
It’s beyond unsettling to discover that your family is under investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS). Like other states, CPS in Colorado is an agency tasked with investigating suspicions or allegations of child abuse or neglect. Learning that you are the focus of this type of investigation is frightening, but it’s helpful to know your
Colorado protects motorists from careless and reckless drivers through robust traffic enforcement methods and significant criminal penalties. While these laws are beneficial to public safety, law enforcement’s efforts to prevent these dangerous driving behaviors sometimes result in unfair convictions. If you’ve been charged with careless or reckless driving in Colorado, it’s more than just a
Like all states, Colorado law requires those involved in traffic accidents with property damage or injuries to remain at the scene of the accident until cleared by law enforcement. Leaving the scene of a car accident is more than a traffic violation, it’s a hit-and-run—a criminal offense. Under Colorado Title 42 Vehicles and Traffic §
Colorado’s criminal justice system takes theft very seriously. Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-4-401, the law states: “A person commits theft when he or she knowingly obtains, retains, or exercises control over anything of value of another without authorization or by threat or deception; receives, loans money by pawn or pledge on, or disposes of
Colorado courts uphold every individual’s right to feel safe inside their own home. The “Make My Day” law protects those who defend their life, family, or property with force or deadly force. Colorado’s “Make My Day” law is a form of “castle doctrine” defining an individual’s right to self-defense against an intruder when they reasonably
Some forms of gambling have been legal in Colorado since 1990 with the passing of the Colorado Limited Gaming Initiative, the most important gambling bill passed into law in Colorado since the 1948 amendment legalizing horse and animal race betting. Under the current laws, some forms of gambling are legal in Colorado; however, there are
Colorado takes child pornography very seriously, with harsh penalties for convictions. Under Colorado §18-6-403, the law states: “The sexual exploitation of children constitutes a wrongful invasion of the child’s right of privacy and results in social, developmental, and emotional injury to the child; that a child below the age of eighteen years is incapable of