Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

People don't often know how to respond when they get arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). It can be difficult to know how to act when you know evidence is being gathered against you in Denver, El Paso, and Jefferson County. We've got some advice for you when it comes to DUI and DWAI tr...

When I hear about someone facing Robbery charges (C.R.S. 18-4-301) in Denver, El Paso, and Douglas County, the idea of a masked bandit comes to mind. Today, I want to focus on clearing up some of the misconceptions about Robbery, and help you understand the elements of this crime. The Lawyer's...

Today's society is dominated by social media interaction. People tend to place their self-worth on the number of “likes,” comments, and accolades they receive online. Unfortunately, this “look at me” attitude creates the perfect environment for committing crimes in Adams, Denver, and El Paso Coun...

Whenever you hear about Child Abuse on the news in Adams, Jefferson, and Denver County, the image of a battered and abused child comes into everyone's mind. Physical and mental abuse of children is a horrible thing. But, is every instance of Child Abuse the result of violent behavior? The answer ...

In today's Simplified Law blog, we're going to discuss Third Degree Criminal Trespass charges (C.R.S. 18-4-504) in Adams, Arapahoe, and Denver County. Third Degree Trespassing is not hard to commit. Don't believe me? Let's take a look at the statute and a few examples of how it is charged. The...

Marijuana is legal in Boulder, Adams, and Jefferson County and all across Colorado. If you don't know this, you haven't been reading the news at all for the past two years. If you're like me, you can't travel anywhere and say you live in Denver without someone saying: “Oh, yeah – pot is legal the...

when it comes to common sense, many police officers and sheriff's deputies in Denver, Jefferson, and Douglas County are lacking. As a criminal defense attorney in this area for many years, I have witnessed this first-hand. Now, this isn't to say that all police officers are unjust. I'm simply ask...

In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we're going to take a look at Minor in Possession of Alcohol charges in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. As usual, the legal definition of this offense can be confusing. Today, we'll give you the simple definition as well as some examples to illus...

When people hear the words “Public Indecency,” they think of a disgusting act. In fact, the very definition of “indecent” is: “Offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar, not decent; unbecoming or unseemly.” So, in general, an indecent act would be...

One quiet night before Halloween, a teenager girl and her brother are home alone. The boy leaves the room, heading to the kitchen for a snack. Suddenly, a bloodcurdling scream rends the air: “Run!” The girl hears her sister bolt for the door, and her eyes shift to the kitchen. Her heart stops. St...

In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we'll discuss Check Fraud charges in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. This crime sounds straightforward, but, like many criminal offenses, there are many aspects which can be misconstrued. The Lawyer's Definition of Check Fraud The legal jargo...

Crimes like Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111, are overcharged in Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson County. In many cases, the accusations are ridiculous. You may not believe me, but you'll change your mind once you've been charged with a crime for “aggressive mopping.” Aggressive mopping? Yes. I'm not ...

Incest is a word filled with disgust and reproach in our culture. If you hear someone has been charged with this sex offense, an instant shudder of disdain usually accompanies the conversation. But, just what does a person have to do to be arrested for this sex crime? In this week's installment o...

“Miss Scarlett, in the library, with the candlestick.” A momentary pause, then a cry of exultation when you realize you've just won the game of Clue. Whether the murder weapon ends up being a revolver, lead pipe, rope, or a candlestick, this childhood game is quite accurate when it comes to deadl...

One night of bad decisions can result in prison time. This is seen time and again throughout Denver, Arapahoe, and Boulder County. As capable criminal defense lawyers, we have defended many good people who committed a crime after a night of drinking and have been charged with a crime. I recently ...

When people hear that someone is facing Child Abuse charges in Denver, Adams, or El Paso County, their immediate reaction is usually disgust. The general public believes that a person charged with Child Abuse is a violent person who willfully harms children. While there are children who are abuse...

It has been all over the news this week; a young foster mother was arrested for Child Abuse resulting in death. Whenever I see news stories like this, my heart sinks. Not only has a child passed away, a young woman is now facing years in prison – and she leaves behind a husband and two other chil...

One of the first questions we hear at the O'Malley Law Office is: “How much does a lawyer cost?” The problem with this question is that it's not the right one to ask. When cost is the main concern, it illustrates that people don't have the right perspective. Criminal charges are serious, no matte...

People are charged with Arson in many different situations. Often, our clients started a campfire which got out of control, or set off fireworks in a dry area, sparking a fire. Most cases of Arson in Douglas, Jefferson, and Denver County are accidental, while others are started to collect insuran...

Life is difficult as a teenager. Young people struggle to find who they are in this day and age. There are many different perspectives about the best way to raise high school kids. As criminal defense lawyers in Douglas, Adams, and Arapahoe County, we want to offer you insight which has come from...

We want to offer a bit of advice: Don't try to pull down the shorts of a U.S. Marshall. It's just not going to end well for you. We understand, of course, that you may not know you are pulling down a FederalPulling down a U.S. Marshall's pants isn't going to end well. officer's pants. In this sit...

Did you know you could care too much? Let's say your girlfriend breaks up with you without warning or explanation. You are devastated – you really thought she was the one. You want answers, and you're worried she's not mentally stable, so you call and text her over and over again, trying to get a...

Kidnapped. The word conveys violent images of someone being forcibly taken from their home. The movie “Taken,” where a young girl is kidnapped from her hotel by evil men, comes to mind. Yet, Kidnaping charges are rarely the result of a Hollywood-like situation. Instead, good people are charged wi...

You may not have heard the term “microaggression” before. I hadn't heard it, but I see the result of it in Adams, Jefferson, and Denver County courts. Today's society is full of victims; people who look for every opportunity to be offended, put-upon, or wronged. This plays out in our criminal jus...

It's not difficult to be charged with Menacing in Adams, Jefferson, or Douglas County. In fact, you can be charged even if you don't have a weapon to menace the “victim” with – simply alluding to the fact you have a weapon is enough. But, in some cases, people lose their temper and do things they...