Whether or not you have been charged, every driver in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County needs to be aware of the law related to Driving Under the Influence (DUI). In this blog post, I'll discuss the top ten DUI facts we tell our clients when they contact us regarding DUI or DWAI charges. 1. Rea...
W hen we hear the term, “burglary,” people often picture a masked intruder sneaking into a building with a flashlight in one hand and a coil of rope in the other. But, the legal definition of Burglary is much more complex. Let's look closer at what you can expect if you are facing Burglary charge...
P eople are desperate for control. Our government is desperate for control. How do I know this? Because they're making decisions normal people would laugh at. Early last year, a 7-year-old boy did what every other little boy has done since the beginning of time: He fashioned a make-believe weapon...
I grow concerned that in most juvenile cases the juvenile is not entitled to a jury trial. The formal reasoning is that juvenile cases are not criminal cases, so constitutional guarantees are not applicable. Juvenile cases in Douglas and Arapahoe County are seen as civil in nature. Collateral ...
I n this week's installment of Simplified Law, we're going to look at Disorderly Conduct charges in Jefferson, Denver, and Arapahoe County, and across Colorado. This crime is easily charged – the police use this crime when they don't know what to charge. Let's take a look at the two definitions. ...
Colorado law normally provides that individuals can get bail or a bond and stay out of jail both following a conviction, pending sentencing or an appeal. C.R.S. 16-4-101. However, this privilege changes with a few types of crimes based solely on political considerations in Arapahoe and Douglas C...
I am often asked whether a mistake like date of birth or offense location by the police officer on a Complaint or Information (felony cases) or Summons (misdemeanor and DUI / DWAI cases), can result in a dismissal. In the past, this was an effective defense and could result in the dismissal of a...
In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we're celebrating the 4th of July by looking at a principle instead of a law. Tomorrow, we are celebrating our nation's independence. We often take the word “independence” for granted – after all, we simply enjoy the fruits of our founding fathers fou...
It's difficult to wrap your mind around some things in this world. Genocide. Slavery. Trafficking. Abortion. While the former three evils are widely despised and hated, the latter is coveted and loved. Because abortion is treasured, fought for, and defended bitterly, I believe it is the evil this...
In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we'll look at Harassment charges, which are common in Denver, Adams, and Douglas County, and all across Colorado. Let's take a look at the actual definition of Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111: The Lawyer's Definition of Harassment The legal jargon: “Aper...
The everyday lives of people in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County havebecome more and more frantic. Families rush from one activity to another with mere moments in between. In In 70% of households, both parents work, with many gone from the home for more than 40 hours per week. This has an effe...
In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we're going to take a look at False Imprisonment charges in Adams, Denver, and Douglas County. Let's dive right in: The Lawyer's Definition of False Imprisonment The legal jargon: “Any person who knowingly confines or detains another without the other...
The headlines blared on the news this morning: Denver Sheriff's Department Captain Accused of Assaulting Boyfriend. When a headline like this appears, people's first reaction is to think: “What a horrible person! Violence is never the answer. Assault is a terrible crime. I wonder how bad her boyf...
In this week's installment of Simplified Law, we'll take a look at the complex issues surrounding Domestic Violence charges in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. Whenever people hear the words “domestic violence,” they shudder and imagine an abusive husband hitting his wife. This mental picture...
It's easy to be charged with Disorderly Conduct in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. All it takes is for you to start a fight, make too much noise, or use offense language or gestures in a public place. In the case of actor Alec Baldwin, all it took was for him to lose his temper. Let's take a...
In this week's installment of “Simplified Law,” we'll take a look at the crime of Cruelty to Animals – C.R.S. 18-9-202. Whenever people hear about this crime in the news, they think of evil people who abuse animals. Fortunately – this isn't usually the case. Unfortunately – many innocent people f...
Today's headlines are filled with news about the son of a Denver icon: John Elway's son Jack has been accused of Assault. According to police reports, the alleged victim was Whenever a celebrity is charged with a crime, we need to take a step back.female, and the 24-year-old Jack was arrested aft...
In this first installment of “Simplified Law,” we'll be discussing the crime of Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501. While this crime does bring to mind mental images of mischievous elves playing harmless pranks, in reality it is much more serious. Let's look closer at this crime in Denver, Adams...
We have noticed the tendency among lawyers to get stuck in “lawyer speak.” This means they forget that the general public doesn't understand the language used by attorneys in Denver, Jefferson, and Arapahoe Lawyers tend to use “lawyer speak” and use words people can't understand. County. No, we'r...
The past few years have been tough for Colorado. As we enter a new forest fire season, we remember how wildfires have raged in Denver, Jefferson, and Douglas County each summer. El Paso County was hit especially hard – entire neighborhoods burned in Colorado Springs as we all watched, helplessly ...
This is the first post on our new website. Here's to a new beginning!
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.
Request a Free Consultation