Criminal Defense Blog

Making criminal threats in Denver goes beyond warning someone or giving them an ultimatum. Accusations of threatening physical harm or intentionally striking fear of injury in another person can lead to significant charges. Usually charged as either menacing or stalking, threatening a friend, fam...

A sexual assault on a child charge in Greeley, Colorado is an extremely serious situation. If you're being accused of groping or fondling a child, law enforcement and prosecutors aim to 

When property is damaged by a fire or explosion, law enforcement will investigate to see if arson was committed. When the property burned isn't something like a building or occupied structure, 2nd degree arson applies.  

Harassment in Littleton, Greenwood Village, and Highlands Ranch often involves acts meant to annoy or alarm another. If someone accuses you of shoving or kicking them, making an obscene gesture towards them, or repeatedly contacting or following them criminal charges can follow. This particular o...

Entering or remaining somewhere unlawfully can lead to a trespassing charge in Boulder, Longmont, or Broomfield. Whether you're accused of jumping a fence, hanging around hotel common areas, or going in another's car, trespass comes with some impactful punishments. Allegations can even follow aft...

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...

Robbery charges often stem from allegations that a person took something of value from another using threats, intimidation, or force. This also applies to taking something in another's presence as well. With three different robbery charges in the state of Colorado, the threat or use of a deadly weapon and the target of the robbery are...

Indecent exposure in Weld County, Colorado is a criminal charge that often results after lewd behavior in public or in front of another person. Acts that may offend or alarm someone usually suffice, such as allegations that you exposed your genitals or were masturbating in a parked car. A defenda...

Criminal mischief in Boulder, Broomfield, and Westminster 

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...

Disorderly conduct in Aurora, Colorado involves a wide range of different behaviors. Making unreasonable noise, fighting, or displaying a deadly weapon can all result in a criminal charge. Time and time again we see people 

Unwanted touching of intimate parts is charged as unlawful sexual contact in Fort Collins and throughout Larimer County. Accusations that you groped or fondled another person 

The combination of a credible threat and repeated behavior can result in stalking charges in and around Denver. If the person you've been consistently messaging, calling, or following around feels distress or fear, police will look for elements of stalking.  

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...

2nd degree burglary in Thornton, Commerce City, and Brighton doesn't just involve break-ins or unlawful entry. Going inside a location with permission but remaining to steal or damage something can also lead to this specific charge throughout Adams County, Colorado.  

Careless driving in Denver, Lakewood, and Aurora is a traffic offense that often stems from disregarding the road and surroundings while driving. Whether commuting to work, taking your kids to school, or rushing to an appointment, 

Motor vehicle theft in Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, and Littleton involves taking another person's car without permission. This includes a vehicle on the street, a friend or family member's car, or a company vehicle. Whether you're being accused of using threats or deception or simply taking a ...

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...

Allegations of illegal discharge of a firearm in Greeley, Windsor, or Fort Lupton can be overwhelming as a defendant. Accusations usually include claims that you fired a gun into a residence, building, or vehicle knowingly or recklessly. With time in prison and high fines as possible ramification...

Being an accessory to a crime in Denver involves accusations of helping a criminal avoid justice in some way. Whether you help someone avoid being caught, arrested, convicted, or sentenced, serious criminal charges can follow. We've seen cases like these where someone is accused of warning a susp...

Unauthorized practice of medicine in Denver, Aurora, or Lakewood 

1st degree burglary in Denver is a serious crime that involves unlawful entry intending to commit a crime and assaulting someone or threatening them with a deadly weapon. The firearm or weapon doesn't have to be used for this charge to apply. Its presence coupled with the threat of using it can b...

Prohibited weapon use in Jefferson County, Colorado includes many different behaviors with firearms, bows and arrows, and traps. Aiming a gun at someone or possessing a firearm 

Crimes with a domestic violence enhancement in Arapahoe and Jefferson County are immediately more complicated. Defendants in these situations are placed under a restrictive protection order, even while the charges are pending. With Colorado being a mandatory arrest state, something as simple as a...