Youth under the age of 18 accused of crimes in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood are charged in juvenile court. In some cases, the severity of the allegations elevate the case to adult criminal court. While consequences in juvenile cases are often focused on rehabilitation instead of punitive ramifica...
Menacing in Colorado occurs whenever someone uses a threat or action to place (or attempt to place) another person in fear of serious injury. Often charged alongside Assault and / or Domestic Violence, menacing can be a misdemeanor or felony in Jefferson County. Unfortunately, a charge of menacin...
Eavesdropping is an offense in Aurora, CO that isn't all that difficult to commit. When you stand next to a doorway and listen in on a conversation in secret, you've broken the law in Arapahoe County. It makes you wonder – are the devices I use everyday that are known to listen to my voice actual...
People throughout Colorado can be charged with Criminal Mischief after damaging someone's property. Even if damage is done by accident, law enforcement is quick to charge while applying sometimes unreasonable cost evaluation to the damaged property. By doing this, the severity of the crime increa...
It is a crime in Denver, and throughout Colorado, to drive if your license has been denied, revoked, or suspended. Even if you have a driver's license from out of state that is suspended, Driving Under Restraint (DUR) can be charged to those who choose to operate a motor vehicle. If convicted of ...
Sexual contact of any kind that occurs between two people without the other person's consent can be charged as Unlawful Sexual Contact. Unwelcome sexual advances can lead to damaging consequences that negatively impact your life for a long period of time. Sex Offender Registration and Sex Offende...
Protection orders are a well-known part of the law in Boulder and throughout Colorado. Navigating them can be tricky. Consulting an experienced defense attorney can prove particularly invaluable in situations involving protection orders. Some individuals attempt to represent themselves in cases i...
Denver marijuana laws place particularly strict regulations on the amount someone can possess, selling the drug, and cultivation. Criminal charges can result when people ignore or intentionally violate the limitations surrounding marijuana in Colorado. Interestingly, marijuana is still a Schedule...
3rd degree burglary charges in Denver can result when someone breaks into an item that houses money or valuables. There must be intent to commit a crime in doing so, such as theft. Lockers, cash registers, safes, and vaults are common items that are broken into to obtain whatever is insi...
When you're facing Colorado criminal charges in Denver, Arapahoe, or Jefferson County the stakes are high—your freedom, reputation, and future are all in jeopardy. One of the most critical decisions you will make is choosing who will represent you. While public defenders play an essential role in...
Juveniles can be and are charged with sexual assault on a child in the state of Colorado. Any sexual contact between someone 14 or younger and a minor 4 or more years older can result in devastating criminal charges for teens. With electronic communication at an all time high, minors are correspo...
Illegal Discharge of a Firearm in Jefferson County, Colorado began as a law intended to stop drive-by shootings. However, the law has now changed. Illegally shooting a firearm now includes vehicles. Shooting a bullet into someone else's home can occur in a variety of settings. It may be intention...
Whenever a person uses threats, force, or violence to prevent police from arresting them or another, criminal charges can result. There are serious penalties associated with this crime in addition to the underlying offense that led to arrest. Even in cases where someone believes an unlawful arres...
Sexual exploitation of a child charges in Larimer County, Colorado can result when someone possesses, distributes, or produces pornography involving minors under the age of 18. While the purpose of the material must be for someone's sexual gratification, anyone with a smartphone is a few taps awa...
On college campus throughout Colorado, the line between a normal student experience and a criminal allegation can be alarmingly thin. We've seen students charged for conduct they didn't realize could carry life-altering consequences—underage drinking that escalates into a DUI, a dorm-room argumen...
Aggravated Robbery is a crime in Denver, and throughout Colorado, that involves both the act of taking something of value from another, coupled with the use or threat of a deadly weapon. A woman was recently arrested on suspicion of aggravated robbery in Lone Tree dating back to a parking lot sho...
Theft is one of the most commonly charged offenses in Colorado criminal courts—ranging from simple shoplifting to complex multi-felony schemes. Yet behind what might seem like a “straightforward” allegation lies a nuanced statutory ...
Child abuse crimes in Jefferson County, Colorado typically involve someone harming a young person under the age of 16. Placing youth in situations that could potentially be harmful also can qualify as child abuse. Depending on injuries and how often the alleged abuse occurred, penalties can inclu...
DUI causing injury is a form of vehicular assault in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood with significant penalties. With the holiday season in full swing, many motorists are out and about attending events where alcohol is enjoyed with friends and family. Getting behind the wheel too soon after these fe...
Sexual assault on a child in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood can be charged when accusations of touching youth inappropriately come about. This especially serious crime is very specific when it comes to age factors. Allegations usually include claims that someone touched the intimates parts of a chi...
Driving a vehicle while you're even slightly affected by alcohol or drugs can lead to DWAI charges in Colorado. Whether the source of your questionable or sporadic behavior behind the wheel is alcohol, marijuana, or prescription medications, DWAI has stiff penalties. On top of possible jail time,...
Sex crime defense in Colorado is a complex and sensitive area of law that requires a deep understanding of both legal statutes and the nuances of human behavior. With severe penalties and lifelong consequences, being accused of a sex crime can be devastating, making a robust defense essential. I...
Internet sexual exploitation of a child is a felony sex offense in Denver involving electronically encouraging a child to engage in sexual behavior. When a person suggests (via phone, text, or chat) that a young teenager touch their private parts or the private parts of another, devastating crimi...
2nd degree assault in Denver involves purposefully hurting someone and causing injury. Injuries specific to this degree of assault are moderate and can include things like cuts, scratches, and bruises. Additionally, blocking someone's air pathway by suffocating or strangling them or intentionally...
Theft occurs in Denver, Colorado when someone obtains, keeps, or takes control of an item of value that doesn't belong to them. It is typically charged as either a misdemeanor or felony and consequences largely depend on the value of the item(s) involved. This crime can also be charged in situati...
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