If you are facing Reckless Endangerment charges in Denver, Adams, or Douglas County, you are most likely overwhelmed by the information you find on the crime. That's because the criminal justice system is confusing – they use legal jargon that's difficult to understand, especially when you're sca...
Have you been charged with Forgery or other fraud? This crime can be hard to understand, because there are so many different things involved. If you aren't accustomed to the lingo, comprehending the complexities of the Forgery statute can be overwhelming. In this blog, we'll learn the basics when...
Ihave a bone to pick with people charged with crimes in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County, and all across Colorado. As each day passes, I am convinced clients want their lawyers to lie to them about their case so they can feel good. We have been fired from cases because we gave our clients an h...
In this week's Simplified Law blog, we're going to discuss a sex offense which is charged often in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. Indecent Exposure charges are significant, however. Even though this crime is only a misdemeanor, it is a sex offense, which means a person will be required to g...
There are many different types of pranks; there's the old “water in a bucket over the door.” And, there's the college favorite of whipping cream on a sleeping friend's face. But, there is a new prank in town. It's called “Swatting,” and it happened last week in Jefferson County. Let's take a look...
Imagine you're shopping at your local grocery store in Arvada. You've had a rough day; work was overwhelming, your kids are hyper, and your husband's car is in the shop. You picked up the kids from You're grocery shopping and at the end of your rope. A stranger hears your frustration, and you are...
Are you facing Forgery charges? Forgery is a complex crime involving fraud in Adams, Jefferson, and Denver County. Most people think they know what it means, but when it comes right down to it, have a hard time coming up with a definition. We are here to help. In this week's edition of Simplified...
We are often contacted by people who are looking for a “cheap lawyer.” I'm always amazed by this request. Why do people want a cheap lawyer handling their criminal case which has the potential to change their lives? A competent lawyer will provide insight and wisdom easily overlooked by people de...
Afew weeks ago, we wrote our first installment of 10 DUI and DWAI facts in Denver. Today, we're going to take a look at the remaining five facts you need to be aware of in DUI and DWAI cases in Denver, Arapahoe, and El Paso County. 6. A First-Time DUI Arrest Doesn't Always End with Jail Time Just...
In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we're going to discuss Enticement of a Child charges in Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County. Sex crimes can be confusing, and it can be difficult to sort through how a person is charged, and what they can expect. Let's take a closer look at the sex...
A Jefferson County woman was arrested last year and charged with Theft, after it was suspected she embezzled over $10,000 from a Littleton High School Volleyball Booster Club. We receive calls about Theft within clubs and organizations often. Money can be mismanaged, and often, people think takin...
“You have the right to remain silent. 5th Amendment, United States Constitution Everyone knows the beginning to the famed Miranda Rights warning. But, people don't usually listen all the way to the end: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a ...
In this week's Simplified Law blog, we're going to discuss Obstruction of Telephone Service charges in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. This crime brings to mind an outlaw in the Wild West, cutting the telegraph lines so a bank robber can escape a mining town with his loot. Today, this crime ...
Sex offenders aren't popular people. The general public is disposed to hate the very mention of a registered sex offender, and live in terror that one might move in next door. They don't even think of the possibility that someone was overcharged, committed a crime like peeing in public, or could ...
In Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County, and across the state of Colorado, judges are handing out Restraining Orders like candy. Unfortunately, the consequences of a Restraining Order aren't as sweet as a Jolly Rancher – they have results which break up families and cause further criminal activity...
In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we're going to look closer at Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor charges in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. This crime is most often charged when alcohol is provided to children under the age of 18, but there are many other instances wher...
It used to be a parent could raise their children as they saw fit without governmental involvement. This is no longer the case in Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County. A parent can be accused of Child Abuse for normal parenting choices. Unfortunately, the law is extremely vague when it comes to...
Recently, one of the criminal defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office won a jury trial in Jefferson County. Our client was charged with Attempted Unlawful Sexual Contact, and he had been picked out of a photo lineup by the alleged victim. Shockingly, during the trial, she was unable to ident...
Criminal defense attorneys need to be good storytellers to be effective. This is why it's important to work with a lawyer who has experience in the courtroom, and has a strong grasp of criminal law. With these two combinations, a criminal defense attorney will be able to get the best possible out...
In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we'll discuss Trespassing charges in Adams, Douglas, and Denver County. Trespassing is a unique crime – it is similar to Burglary, but with a few minor differences. Let's take a closer look at this crime to better understand what a person will face if...
A woman has been charged with First Degree Arson, Attempted Murder, and Domestic Violence in Arapahoe County this week. In late June, a fire burned at a Centennial apartment complex. Four units were destroyed, and eight people were injured. It is important to understand the complexities of Arson,...
In this week's Simplified Law blog, we'll look at Menacing charges in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Denver County. Most people don't understand when this crime is charged; in and of itself , the name provides a colorful mental picture, but no insight into why a person is charged. Let's take a closer loo...
I sat in the courtroom, my heart pounding. This was an important case. The jurors were seated and waiting; the District Attorney was about to begin opening statements. The waiting dragged on for what seemed like forever. But, maybe the minutes ticked by slowly due to my nervousness; this was a se...
As criminal defense attorneys, we know you have to take reports of people assaulting police officers with a grain of salt. Police officers in the Denver metro area are quick to charge people with Assault on a Peace Officer because they can be power-hungry, and are often covering up their own mist...
I n this week's installment of Simplified Law, we'll take a look at Careless Driving charges. This broad law can result in serious charges – but don't lose hope if you have been ticketed in Adams, Jefferson, or Denver County. Get informed about this crime and how you can defend yourself in court ...
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in the Denver area, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the top criminal defense lawyers at Sawyer Legal Group, LLC at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.
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