Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

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...

Domestic violence harassment in Denver, Arapahoe, and Adams County isn't an uncommon charge. Allegations that you purposefully pestered an ex, your current romantic partner, or your co-parent can become problematic quickly. In 2021 and beyond, this offense can look drastically different than it d...

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 

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...

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...

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 

False imprisonment charges in Jefferson County, Colorado involve acts of unlawfully detaining someone. When this is done without consent, law enforcement is quick to charge. Something as simple as blocking an exit so that a person can't leave a room can lead to criminal ramifications. False impri...

Sexual assault accusations in Colorado are common and can include an especially wide variety of claims. There are many different types of unlawful sexual behavior in Adams County that can lead to charges, including rape, sexual contact with minors, and inappropriate behavior with patients. When i...

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...

Adams County stalking charges can result if someone makes a threat followed by repeated behavior. These behaviors causing fear of safety or emotional distress in an alleged victim often lead to police involvement. Stalking is an extraordinary risk felony throughout Colorado, carrying possible tim...

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...

Child porn possession in Arapahoe County, Colorado involves having control over underage, sexually explicit materials. These items are often found on electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, as well as printed images. When photos or videos show minors 17 or younger engaging i...

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...