Obstructing a peace officer in Denver, Aurora, or Lakewood is a charge that stems from interfering with police. Purposefully disrupting their activities or duties can lead to months in county jail and fines. Even a threat of force or violence against a police officer, firefighter, or EMT can be e...
Harassment charges in Adams County, Colorado can result when someone intentionally annoys or alarms another using physical contact, obscene gestures, or repeated communication. Many other actions apply to harassment as well, such as following someone in a public place, continuously taunting them,...
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...
Enticement of a child is an offense in Colorado that often occurs from messaging young teens. Inviting a child 14 or younger to meet in Boulder or Longmont for sexual contact is unlawful, even if no sexual contact occurs. Invitations themselves sometimes include a suggestion to meet in a house, a...
Prescription Drug Fraud occurs in Arapahoe County when someone uses fraud, deceit, or forgery to obtain prescription drugs. Those that are desperate or addicted to these substances can face especially steep penalties should they try to acquire them illegally. Sadly, more and more people are facin...
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...
With summer weather upon us, more and more drivers are hitting the road. Whether you're heading to a campsite, going to a friend's house for a small get-together, or venturing out to a restaurant you haven't been to in a while, drinking and driving can be costly. Maybe you're avoiding rideshare d...
Assault charges in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood can result from causing bodily injury to another person. If the actions were done knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally, a wide range of criminal penalties are possible. Colorado's assault laws are complex and charges differ based on intent, prese...
Third-degree assault in Lakewood, Colorado usually involves non-serious injuries. When someone wrongfully hurts another and that injury isn't serious, 3rd degree assault charges can result. Negligently injuring someone with a deadly weapon is also considered assault in the third degree in Colorad...
Threatening someone with a gun or knife can result in felony menacing charges in Boulder County. Even in situations where a deadly weapon isn't present, someone whose threat mentions a firearm or blade can be charged with a felony. Sadly, this particular charge often impacts defendants far too lo...
The stalking law in Jefferson County, Colorado prohibits the behavior of making a credible threat, followed by repeated actions that cause emotional distress. When a victim claims that a threat has been made alongside behaviors that have caused fear, impactful criminal charges can result. Accusat...
Accidents involving damage in Boulder, Broomfield, and Westminster require drivers to complete specific tasks immediately following a collision. However, people aren't often in the best frame of mind after a car accident. Whether you panic and drive away or purposefully speed off to avoid conflic...
Child sex assault charges in Denver, Lakewood, and Aurora can result from allegations of any sexual contact with children under 15. A four year age gap or more makes even touching private parts over the clothes unlawful when these age parameters exist. Whether a young teenager consents to these a...
Police in Denver, Douglas County and across Colorado put names of people who are “wanted” or considered a “fugitive” into the NCIC (National Crime Information Center). Every police department in the U.S. is a member and has access to this national crimes data base, where arrest warrants are store...
Reckless endangerment in Lakewood, Arvada, and Golden involves acting in a way that risks physical harm to others. This misdemeanor offense can result in county jail time and fines. Too often, people in Jefferson County encounter an allegation of reckless endangerment for behavior that doesn't se...
Domestic violence in Arvada, Colorado is a common sentence enhancer tacked on to charges for crimes against a current or former romantic partner. While many think of DV as hitting or threatening an ex or lover, it can apply to any criminal charge or municipal code violation. This includes offense...
A criminal mischief charge in Denver usually stems from allegations that you damaged someone's property. This can include destruction of a person's personal belongings, their vehicle, or even real estate. Items or property you co-own with another person aren't protected from criminal charges like...
Have you been accused of causing someone's bodily injury in Boulder or Longmont? If so, Sawyer Legal Group can help. This extraordinary risk misdemeanor carries some impactful penalties. Third degree assault charges can follow after heated arguments that become physical, altercations during a nig...
When someone in Aurora enters or remains unlawfully on another's property intending to commit a crime, they can be charged with burglary. There are varying degrees of this offense throughout Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas County. Much depends on the type of property you're accused of entering and t...
Selling, manufacturing, or dispensing controlled substances in Denver without authorization by law is a unlawful.
So you've been arrested for your 1st DUI in Denver. Now what? The leading DUI attorneys at Sawyer Legal Group have proven strategies to challenge both the DUI arrest itself and the driver's license suspension you're facing. However, time is of the essence. Operating a vehicle drunk, high, or on o...
In 2022, misdemeanor theft in Denver, Arapahoe, and Adams County took on some new parameters when it comes to possible penalties. If a person is accused of purposefully stealing another's property valued $300 - $1,999, they face a misdemeanor theft charge. A period of county jail and fines can si...
Domestic violence in Aurora and throughout Arapahoe County is an aggravating factor that can substantially increase punishment for a crime. If an offense like assault, harassment, or menacing is alleged between spouses, couples, or parents of the same child, a mandatory arrest results, even if th...
Motor vehicle theft occurs in Greeley, Fort Lupton, and Windsor when a person takes another's car without permission. This can be done behind the owner's back, after a threat made towards them, or simply when they haven't said it's okay to use the vehicle. Whether you've been accused of stealing ...
An attempted murder charge in Denver, Jefferson, or Arapahoe County can result when someone tries to take a human life, but the incident doesn't result in death. Charged as either first-degree or second-degree attempted murder (or both), defendants face decades in prison if convicted. Whether you...
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