Criminal Defense Blog

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...

Class six felonies are the least serious degree of felony offenses in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood. However, a conviction can still lead to a prison sentence, parole, and substantial fines. The presence of a felony on a person's record can carry additional ramifications as well, limiting employme...

Domestic violence stalking charges in Arapahoe, Douglas, and El Paso County often involve concerning behavior after a messy breakup or divorce. Sometimes the partner who didn't want the separation chooses to repeatedly contact or follow their ex, or even their ex's new romantic interest. Earlier ...

When a person damages another's property with fire or explosives in Aurora, Centennial, or Englewood, 2nd degree arson charges can follow. This particular crime applies to property other than buildings and occupied structures. The penalties for a conviction of second degree arson have recently ch...

When someone uses threats or their actions to strike fear in another in Arvada, Lakewood, or Golden, menacing charges can follow. This specific crime can be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the facts of the situation. Your intent to legitimately scare someone is essential for the prosecutor ...

You can be arrested in Broomfield, Westminster, or Boulder for 3rd degree assault if someone accuses you of causing their physical pain or injury. While the injuries themselves in these cases are not serious, the criminal charge is still a class 1 misdemeanor. We commonly see these charges after ...

Anytime someone in Aurora, Centennial, or Englewood creates a fake document intending to defraud another, they run the risk of serious criminal charges. Forging legal documents is often a felony throughout the state of Colorado, while forgery of other items is a misdemeanor. The key elements of t...

Stealing items from another via force, threats, or intimidation can lead to robbery charges in Lakewood, Arvada, and Golden. 

Threats or actions that strike legitimate fear in another person can lead to menacing charges in Greeley and throughout Weld County. 

It is a crime in Larimer, Weld, and Boulder County to use threats, force, or violence while interfering with an arrest. This often occurs because a person or someone close to them objects to the arrest being made and tries to take matters into their own hands. Getting in the way of an arrest is a...

Felony assaults in Denver, Lakewood, and Aurora usually involve allegations that someone intentionally or recklessly hurt another person. These cases can involve use of a deadly weapon and lead to some type of bodily injury. 

Colorado's law surrounding cultivation of marijuana places limits on how many plants can be grown in a person's residence. Depending on how many adults (21+) reside in the home, the number can change. Ranging from a level 1 drug petty offense up to a class 3 drug felony, illegal cultivation can c...

The crime of robbery in Aurora, Centennial, and Englewood involves taking something of value from another (or in another's presence) while using force, threats, or intimidation. 

Burglary allegations in Lakewood, Colorado and throughout Jefferson County can end in impactful consequences. This crime of knowingly entering or unlawfully remaining somewhere with criminal intent is always a felony and can negatively affect a defendant for years to come. Prison time, fines, and...