Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

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...

In Colorado, the juvenile justice system is designed with a focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. This approach recognizes that young individuals have the capacity for change and that early intervention can often redirect their lives toward positive outcomes. When a minor, typically un...

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...

Obtaining a dismissal in a criminal case in Denver, Arapahoe, and El Paso County can be an exceptionally difficult challenge for a defendant. While everyone is entitled to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence, the legal system is designed in such a way that the burden of proof lies on th...

Disregarding the safety of others while operating a car can lead to a reckless driving charge in Jefferson County. As more and more drivers multitask behind the wheel, the smallest of errors can become problematic. This doesn't just apply to operating a car, truck, or van either. Bikes, e-bikes, ...

When alleged abuse of a child results in bodily injury, misdemeanor child abuse can be charged against parents, guardians, or caregivers. These charges can even result from allegations of an injury. Felony child abuse charges result when the alleged abuse results in serious bodily injury or death...

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. 

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.  

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 

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...

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...

Sexual assault on a child in Denver, Cherry Creek, and Montbello is an especially serious accusation. Allegations that you touched someone under 15 or had them touch you, can lead to 

Sexual assault on a child allegations in Boulder, Longmont, and Superior can destroy your reputation and lead to several years behind bars. Accusations that you sexually touched a younger person under the age of 15 get a great deal of attention from law enforcement and spur a robust investigation...

Assault charges in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park typically stem from accusations of causing someone's bodily injury. Specifically, doing so knowingly or recklessly will lead to trouble. Whether you're accused of throwing something at someone that caused an injury or participating in a fi...

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. 

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...

Burglary in Denver, Lakewood, and Thornton is an offense that involves entering or remaining somewhere intending to commit a crime. Hiding in stores to steal or breaking into a location to take or damage property are examples of Colorado burglary. As a felony offense, a burglary conviction can le...

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 

Juvenile sexual assault on a child charges can easily become a young person's reality in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker. Simple exploration can lead to a legal nightmare for teenagers throughout Colorado. Prosecutors don't hesitate in charging juveniles with sexual assault in fear of pu...

Felony theft charges in Thornton and throughout Adams County, Colorado involve allegations that someone's property or personal items were stolen. When the value of the goods, items, or belongings reaches or exceeds $2K, the charge becomes a felony. 

Trying to get back at a victim of a crime or a witness to a crime is a serious offense in the state of Colorado. Retaliation against a witness or victim has lengthy consequences. 

Manslaughter, C.R.S. 18-3-104, charges occur most frequently in Denver and Arapahoe County whenever a person recklessly causes the death of another person or intentionally causes or aids another person to commit suicide. Across Colorado, Manslaughter is a class 4 felony, with a presumptive senten...

Criminal mischief in Boulder, Broomfield, and Westminster 

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.  

Possessing child porn in Denver is an especially serious offense with devastating ramifications. Anyone with sexually explicit material involving juveniles on their smartphone, tablet, or computer is susceptible to criminal charges. Having printed pictures or recordings applies as well. While sli...