Criminal Defense
Colorado to De-Felonize Drug Possession in 2020
July 29,2019
New Drug Sentencing Reform Signed Into Law Colorado recently passed a new law de-felonizing most low-level drug possessions charges. This move is aimed to lessen the burden on the Colorado Prison System and to focus on treating drug possession offenders. The bill, HB 19-1263, also creates a grant, hoping to redirect funds to Drug Courts […]
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. […]
Colorado DUI Enforcement Up This Holiday Season
January 01,2019
The Vail and Roaring Fork Valleys’ Police increased their DUI enforcement this holiday season. Mountain Police Departments continued “The Heat is On Campaign,” to increase DUI Patrols during peak holiday times. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, about 60 people are arrested for DUI in Colorado a day. The 5thJudicial district has the highest […]
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 […]
How Does a Criminal Case get Transferred to Another State?
September 06,2018
In any vacation destination, local authorities and attorneys are used to handling criminal cases involving people who reside permanently in other states. The questions is: do you have to come back to Colorado in order to resolve your case and complete the terms of your sentence? The short answer is that it depends on the […]
Colorado Releases First Statewide Study on DUIs
August 10,2018
A recent article indicates that men in their 20s accounted for one-third of all DUIs within the state of Colorado, according to numbers from 2016. In approximately 27,000 DUI cases across the state of Colorado, men as a whole made up three-quarters of all DUI defendants. The report came as a result of a bill passed […]
Why Kalamaya | Goscha?
August 06,2018
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Colorado Restitution and the Effects on a Colorado Civil Lawsuit
July 26,2018
People generally think of a civil lawsuit as the only way to collect a financial judgement against someone. This simply isn’t true. In Colorado, criminal convictions can also result in big criminal restitution judgments against defendants. COLORADO RESTITUTION In Colorado courts, criminal restitution is a way for victims to get back money if they […]