Georgina Melbye
Discovery During Divorce: Rule 16.2 & You Part 2
October 02,2020
Part 2 of our series on Rule 16.2. Find out what happens after mandatory disclosures.
Joint or Retained Expert? How to decide what type of expert should value a business in a divorce
June 08,2020
Dividing property in a divorce often involves bringing in third-party experts to value complex assets. One of the more complicated assets to value is a business. Because business valuations can swing the amount of the marital estate hundreds of thousands of dollars in one way versus another, it is crucial to consider the implications of choosing a third-party expert.
Impacts of Body Cam Footage on a Criminal Case
November 08,2019
Aspen Police decide to continue body cam use over the next five years.
How to Modify a Permanent Protection Order
August 09,2019
If a Judge has granted a permanent civil protection order, the next logical question is whether there is any opportunity for termination or modification. The procedure for modification is dictated by statute at C.R.S. § 13-114-108. A restrained party may modify or terminate a protection order in two ways. The first way is to secure […]
Jared Polis Signs Law Increasing Damage Caps
April 26,2019
On April 9, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed a law increasing the lawsuit damage caps. The law represents the first increase in damage caps in 10 years and will go into effect on January 1, 2020. The new law raised the caps on non-economic damages, wrongful death, solatium and the dram shop social host statutes […]
Overview of Colorado Minor in Possession Laws
January 25,2019
It’s all fun and X-Games until somebody gets charged with minor in possession of alcohol (MIP). Aspen’s X-Games weekend attracts a notoriously young group of visitors. College students and other youths flock to Aspen anxious to see the X-Games, attend concerts, and take advantage of reduced-price lift tickets. A recent Aspen Times article, however, reports […]
The Difference Between DUI and DWAI
January 04,2019
What is a DWAI? Most people recognize the acronym “DUI” and know that it stands for “driving under the influence.” Fewer people recognize the term “DWAI” which means “driving while ability impaired.” In Colorado, DWAI is the lesser offense to DUI. From a BAC (blood alcohol content) perspective, DUI is any result .08 or higher. […]
The Scooter Fad Hits Road Bumps
December 11,2018
Chances are if you have visited any metropolitan area lately, you have noticed an army of electric scooters on the streets. Only six months ago, investors were so eager to get into the electric scooter market, that one of the main companies, Bird Rides Inc., was valued at $2 billion. However, excitement has declined with […]
A 10 Step Guide to a Criminal Jury Trial
November 02,2018
Many people expect a jury trial will look like what they see on T.V. In reality, a jury trial is a complex process with many steps. This article presents an overview of generally what to expect from when you set your case for a criminal jury trial through when you get the verdict. Step […]
Beware of Scam Calls
October 05,2018
Mountain communities report an increase in calls from scammers posing as lawyers, bondsman and jailers asking for money to release a family member ‘in trouble,’ reports a recent article in The Aspen Times. Scammers also pose as local law enforcement agencies to inform the callers that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The […]