Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

When you read in the news that someone is facing Escape or Aiding Escape charges in Denver, Arapahoe, or Jefferson County, daring and adventurous images come to mind. The motorcycle escape scene from the movie “The Great Escape” is a classic. But, when someone is charged with Escape or Aiding Esc...

Our culture is obsessed with stuff – it overwhelms our homes and lives. Sometimes, the pursuit of belongings can cause people to commit crimes in Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County. Crimes such as Theft, Robbery, and Burglary are often committed in an attempt to get more things. But, occasion...

Video visitations in Denver, Arapahoe, and El Paso County jails and prisons are a big business. Across the country, over 500 detention facilities use this service, which is provided by a private company for a fee. And, while video visitations sound like a good way for family members to visit with...

Trespassing charges are complex – there are three main types of trespass in Denver, Arapahoe, and El Paso County and across Colorado. We've taken a look at the simple definition of Third Degree Trespassing, but we've never looked specifically at First Degree Trespass charges – C.R.S. 18-4-502. Le...

It's everyone's worst nightmare – getting arrested for a crime you didn't commit. Unfortunately, it happens much more often than you think in Denver, Arapahoe, and Douglas County. It recently hit the news that a man spent two months in jail for a Burglary and Assault he didn't commit. Let's take ...

Sometimes, even the best intentions can lead to criminal charges. This was true for one family who hatched a fake kidnapping plot to teach their young son a lesson. Unfortunately for them, kidnapping is kidnapping, no matter if you are using it for education purposes or not. Let's take a moment t...

Public Indecency charges are common in Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County, Colorado. This is because this offense is easily charged, and fits in many different situations. In today's simplified law blog, I'll give you a simple definition of this offense, and look at a few examples of how it i...

It seems I come across articles in the news every day about naked burglars. Now, while you might think only a madman would try to sneak into someone else's home while wearing no clothes, it's important to understand just how it happens. We'll take a look at an example, and then learn more about B...

Paying your taxes is frustrating. This is an indisputable fact for every tax-payer in the United States. And sometimes, frustration can get the best of you. Taxes proved too overwhelming for one woman, who was arrested after she was caught on video head-butting a tax worker. The fight began as a ...

When you see someone in the news is facing Sexual Assault on a Child charges in Denver, Boulder, or Adams County, the general response is one of disgust and rage. After all, this is one of the worst crimes a person could commit, right? As usual, life is much more complicated than that. Let's take...

I read an article the other day which perfectly illustrates how easy it is to get caught up in the moment and end up facing criminal charges. Many of our clients are good people who made a one-time mistake, were falsely accused, or lost their heads in a tense moment. They never intended to commit...

When you hear someone is facing felony drug charges in Denver, Adams, or El Paso County, you think of a hardened, well-experienced dealer. This stereotype isn't always fitting, however. I recently saw an article in the news that illustrates this: a young girl in Mesa County has been charged with ...

In each week's installment of Simplified Law, we seek to give you simple definitions of crimes in Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County. Sometimes, our task can be difficult, however. This week's discussion about Failure to Register as a Sex Offender charges is exceptionally hard, because this c...

When you hear someone is being charged with Reckless Endangerment, you imagine they were driving their car recklessly, or engaged in some sort of auto accident. But, this isn't always the case. I read a story the other day about three teens who are facing Reckless Endangerment charges, and they w...

When a police officer is working on a case, they can request a meeting with a judge to request a search warrant in Denver, Arapahoe, or Jefferson County. It's important to understand that you don't get to be present at this meeting. And, it is your life that is going to be greatly affected when a...

When you hear someone is facing Sexual Assault charges in Adams, Denver, or Jefferson County, you make a negative judgment about their character. After all – Sexual Assault is a serious offense which wouldn't be charged if it didn't happen, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, Sexual Assault  – C.R.S. 18...

Sometimes, the police write a traffic ticket or summons to people for normal, accepted behavior. For example, in another state, a man was pulled over by the police and received a traffic citation – for eating a cheeseburger while driving. While this is a bit of an extreme example, it illustrates ...

Sometimes, projects can be overwhelming; this is especially true when it comes to home renovation. The urge to give up is often quite strong. When this happens, the best plan of action is to stop and reevaluate, then create a plan for completing the project. A bad plan of action would be to bulld...

When you hear the word “assault,” a fistfight or other physical altercation comes to mind. But, there is another type of assault charged in Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County. In today's simplified law blog, we're going to take a look at Vehicular Assault charges (C.R.S. 18-3-205) so you know...

Sometimes, creepy crawlies like spiders, cockroaches, and earwigs cause us to do irrational things. Whether it's trapping a spider under a glass for your boyfriend to kill later, or running screaming out of a room because you spotted a cockroach, bugs usually make us irrational. But, in some seve...

There are many different kinds of Theft charges in Denver, Arapahoe, and El Paso County. These include identity theft, embezzlement from an employer, fraud, and shoplifting. Today, we're going to take a look at shoplifters and how they are charged after taking items from stores across Colorado. I...

If you or a loved one is facing False Reporting charges in Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County, it can be difficult to understand just what to expect. It can be hard to get information about the crime you've been charged with, and contacting the police is never a wise idea (read a previous pos...

Imagine your child is at school when a shooter enters their room. Does a can of corn seem like a good defense? Imagine your child is in class at school in Denver County. Suddenly, there is a clamor in the hall, and people are running in confusion. Shots ring out, and a shooter runs into the room,...

People's emotions run high when it comes to sports. This is especially true for people living in Denver. Until last week's loss to the Colts, Denverites were hopeful the Broncos would be going to the Super Bowl. But alas, sometimes football teams can't pull through when we want them to. And often...

When people hear a sex offender has moved in next door, the most common response is usually disgust, fear, and self-righteousness. After all, a sex offender had to commit a heinous crime if they received that label, right? This is a wrong assumption. While some sex offenders may deserve the title...