In Denver, Arapahoe County and across Colorado, criminal offenses are treated harshly under the eyes of the law. They are treated even more harshly, however, for those who are noncitizens of the United States. In fact, upon a criminal conviction of a DUI (Driving While Under the Influence of Alco...
Transferring a gun privately in Denver, Arapahoe County and across Colorado now comes with many requirements. If you are considering transferring a pistol / revolver / firearm privately anywhere in Colorado, it's important that you are aware of these requirements before making any decisions to do...
In Denver, Adams County and across Colorado, an accusation, charge or conviction of Domestic Violence can affect many areas of your life, including your ability to possess a firearm. Our domestic violence criminal defense lawyers believe in your constitutional right to own a gun, so we fight hard...
According to the news, a teenage gang member was found with a loaded handgun in his waistband. Police were called to an apartment complex, where a 16-year-old was found pointing a gun at the apartment. The gun was a loaded 9mm handgun / revolver and had its serial number removed. In Denver, Dougl...
Forensics and DNA evidence are imperative for a criminal defense attorney practicing in Denver, Adams County and across Colorado. Locating and preserving DNA and forensic evidence can result in successful outcomes of cases our criminal defense lawyers defend, such as case acquittals / case dismis...
According to the news, a man was arrested after a homeowner saw him walking in his backyard. When the homeowner approached the man, he ran away. The man was then seen in the backyard of another homeowner not long after the first incident. The second homeowner was able to give a description of the...
I've watched some interesting interactions on TV between women who become jealous if another woman engages with someone they have feelings for. However, I think the interaction I read about in the news takes the cake. According to the news, a woman became angry that another woman was talking with...
In Denver, Arapahoe County and across Colorado, according to C.R.S. 18-1.3-406, crimes of violence include any of the crimes listed below (#1-11). To qualify as a crime of violence, defense attorneys know that these crimes must be committed, conspired to be committed or attempted to be committed...
Record sealing in Denver, Douglas County or anywhere else in Colorado can bring freedom to the lives of those accused, arrested charged or even convicted (in some cases). If record sealing is possible, it can provide a fresh start and an opportunity to start living again. Let's continue reading a...
When alcohol is advertised in TV commercials, movies, and magazines, it's no wonder teens and juveniles become interested in drinking alcohol. According to a news story, two girls were arrested after they were found with alcohol in their hotel room. Apparently, police were called regarding a nois...
According to the news, a mayor was accused of driving under the influence of drugs and impersonating a police officer. Apparently, the mayor had pulled someone over while operating a marked police car. He was later stopped by police while driving in a patrol car. When asked to take a blood test, ...
It seems long skirts are the key to getting away with shoplifting. I'm concluding this based on two shoplifting stories I read that are nearly identical. Do you remember reading one of our blogs about a woman who managed to fit a TV under her skirt and walk out of the store with it? To my surpris...
According to the news, an 18-year-old was pulled over after being suspected of reckless driving. Apparently, he had driven into a school's bus loop and almost hit students who were leaving school grounds. When officers pulled the 18-year-old over and asked for his license, he instead pulled out ...
According to a recent news story, a casino employee was arrested after allegedly defrauding a casino. He worked as the director of slots at the casino. He was apparently creating fraudulent credit payouts to defraud the casino. After further investigation, police revealed he stole more than $3,00...
When people are accused or charged with crimes such as Assault, Arson or Theft in one state but travel to another state to avoid punishment, extradition is a process that ensures they are brought back to the state they committed the crime in. Men and women can be extradited to other states from C...
In Denver, Arapahoe County and across Colorado, your driver's license can be placed under restraint, meaning it has been suspended or revoked. If you have been caught driving when your Colorado driver's license has been placed under restraint, you could be charged with Driving Under Restraint, C....
According to the news, a man was allegedly seen touching himself inappropriately inside of his parked car. While fondling himself, he happened to be staring at a woman in a car parked next to him who saw what he was doing. The man allegedly had his zipper down on his pants, but was only exposing ...
According to the news, a constable was arrested after it was discovered he made a false statement to investigators about a criminal case. Apparently, the constable gave a sworn statement to investigators about a man who was charged after impersonating law enforcement. The constable allegedly swor...
Whenever a new movie is about to come out, we've all seen people who dress up as the movie characters in public. Unsurprisingly, it seems there are some people who not only dress like a character in a movie, but act like them too. According to a recent news story, for instance, a man was apparent...
We've all had our fair share of arguments with our significant other, and sometimes, we just need to let our anger out. For one man, taking his anger out included burning his girlfriend's love letters. According to the news, a hockey player was allegedly burning the letters near the front of his ...
“Don't cry over spilled milk” should be the moral of the news story I'm writing on today. According to the news, a man got into an argument with his wife after she spilled milk while he was making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Outraged, he threw his wife to the ground and began using her he...
According to the news, two daycare workers were accused of starting a toddler fight club, where they encouraged fights between children aged four to six years. They allegedly filmed children getting in fights and shoving each other to the ground. Nearly a dozen children were seen in videos fighti...
We've all had our computer issues. And, not all of us are computer experts, which means we get frustrated quickly. A recent news story I read confirmed the frustration that comes along with computer problems. Apparently, a man was frustrated with his computer issues when he wouldn't allow a compu...
Iam not sure if you've kept up with this story, but not that long ago, two female juveniles were arrested in connection with an alleged planned school shooting at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. One of the girls involved, though a juvenile, was charged as an adult for Con...
Do you remember getting in trouble as a child? Feeling your cheeks get hot from embarrassment or guilt? We all know the feeling. In one news story I read, a man was feeling guilty when he tried getting out of trouble with police. According to the news, the man got out of his vehicle during a traf...
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