Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

Prescription Drug Fraud occurs in Arapahoe County when someone uses fraud, deceit, or forgery to obtain prescription drugs. Those that are desperate or addicted to these substances can face especially steep penalties should they try to acquire them illegally. Sadly, more and more people are facin...

Third-degree assault in Lakewood, Colorado usually involves non-serious injuries. When someone wrongfully hurts another and that injury isn't serious, 3rd degree assault charges can result. Negligently injuring someone with a deadly weapon is also considered assault in the third degree in Colorad...

The stalking law in Jefferson County, Colorado prohibits the behavior of making a credible threat, followed by repeated actions that cause emotional distress. When a victim claims that a threat has been made alongside behaviors that have caused fear, impactful criminal charges can result. Accusat...

Police in Denver, Douglas County and across Colorado put names of people who are “wanted” or considered a “fugitive” into the NCIC (National Crime Information Center). Every police department in the U.S. is a member and has access to this national crimes data base, where arrest warrants are store...

Reckless endangerment in Lakewood, Arvada, and Golden involves acting in a way that risks physical harm to others. This misdemeanor offense can result in county jail time and fines. Too often, people in Jefferson County encounter an allegation of reckless endangerment for behavior that doesn't se...

Domestic violence in Arvada, Colorado is a common sentence enhancer tacked on to charges for crimes against a current or former romantic partner. While many think of DV as hitting or threatening an ex or lover, it can apply to any criminal charge or municipal code violation. This includes offense...

When someone in Aurora enters or remains unlawfully on another's property intending to commit a crime, they can be charged with burglary. There are varying degrees of this offense throughout Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas County. Much depends on the type of property you're accused of entering and t...

Motor vehicle theft occurs in Greeley, Fort Lupton, and Windsor when a person takes another's car without permission. This can be done behind the owner's back, after a threat made towards them, or simply when they haven't said it's okay to use the vehicle. Whether you've been accused of stealing ...

An attempted murder charge in Denver, Jefferson, or Arapahoe County can result when someone tries to take a human life, but the incident doesn't result in death. Charged as either first-degree or second-degree attempted murder (or both), defendants face decades in prison if convicted. Whether you...

Class six felonies are the least serious degree of felony offenses in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood. However, a conviction can still lead to a prison sentence, parole, and substantial fines. The presence of a felony on a person's record can carry additional ramifications as well, limiting employme...

Domestic violence stalking charges in Arapahoe, Douglas, and El Paso County often involve concerning behavior after a messy breakup or divorce. Sometimes the partner who didn't want the separation chooses to repeatedly contact or follow their ex, or even their ex's new romantic interest. Earlier ...

When a person damages another's property with fire or explosives in Aurora, Centennial, or Englewood, 2nd degree arson charges can follow. This particular crime applies to property other than buildings and occupied structures. The penalties for a conviction of second degree arson have recently ch...

When someone uses threats or their actions to strike fear in another in Arvada, Lakewood, or Golden, menacing charges can follow. This specific crime can be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the facts of the situation. Your intent to legitimately scare someone is essential for the prosecutor ...

You can be arrested in Broomfield, Westminster, or Boulder for 3rd degree assault if someone accuses you of causing their physical pain or injury. While the injuries themselves in these cases are not serious, the criminal charge is still a class 1 misdemeanor. We commonly see these charges after ...

Anytime someone in Aurora, Centennial, or Englewood creates a fake document intending to defraud another, they run the risk of serious criminal charges. Forging legal documents is often a felony throughout the state of Colorado, while forgery of other items is a misdemeanor. The key elements of t...

Threats or actions that strike legitimate fear in another person can lead to menacing charges in Greeley and throughout Weld County. 

Colorado's law surrounding cultivation of marijuana places limits on how many plants can be grown in a person's residence. Depending on how many adults (21+) reside in the home, the number can change. Ranging from a level 1 drug petty offense up to a class 3 drug felony, illegal cultivation can c...

Reckless endangerment in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park usually stems from situations where someone allegedly acted in way that could lead to another's serious injury.

Obtaining prescription drugs unlawfully is a drug felony in Boulder, Longmont, and Westminster. With the possibility of jail time, substantial fines, and a damaging criminal record, those facing allegations should contact a prescription fraud lawyer immediately. Whether you're being accused of us...

Harboring a minor in Colorado is a crime that involves sheltering or hiding a juvenile without permission. In situations where a parent or guardian hasn't given their authorization, harboring a kid can lead to substantial criminal charges. Late last month, a school principal 

Second-degree criminal trespassing in Colorado Springs, Monument, and Fountain involves unlawfully entering or remaining in specific locations. Typically, this charge results when the property is enclosed in some way to deter intruders. Earlier this week, a woman in Colorado was arrested for 2nd ...

Allegations of criminal mischief can impact people of all ages. A current trend on social media referred to as 'devious licks' has juveniles throughout Colorado damaging school property only one month into the new school year.

Accusations of involvement in a speed exhibition or contest in Denver, Arapahoe, or Jefferson County can lead to significant penalties. While these are traffic misdemeanors, defendants still face fines, an immobilized vehicle, and even county jail time.

Theft by receiving stolen property in Denver, Aurora, or Lakewood is a crime that involves taking possession of items that were taken unlawfully. 

Attempting to influence a public servant is a form of bribery and is committed when a person offers or plans to give a public official any sort of payment in exchange for an influenced action, aka a modified vote, a change in the outcome of a trial, or any number of actions. Not only can a civili...