Colorado DUI Process: The Steps of Your DUI Case

January 13,2023

Were you given a DUI or DWAI ticket and facing charges in court? Are the details of your Colorado DUI case overwhelming and confusing? This blog post will provide essential details about navigating through key steps of your DUI process so that you can feel empowered to make better decisions along the way. With this […]

Kalamaya | Goscha attorneys named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

March 24,2022

Kalamaya | Goscha is pleased to announce that Ryan Kalamaya has been selected to the 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list, and Georgina Melbye and Elizabeth Hardman of Kalamaya | Goscha have been selected to the 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are […]

Colorado’s Current Drug Laws

November 15,2021

In 2019, Colorado passed a new law de-felonizing most low-level drug possessions charges. The bill, HB 19-1263, also created a grant, hoping to redirect funds to Drug Courts that help people fight addiction. This law went into effect in March of 2020. Currently, under C.R.S. 18-18-403.5, the majority of simple drug possession crimes became class 1 […]

Greg Greer Joins Kalamaya | Goscha

February 13,2020

We are pleased to announce that Greg Greer has joined our team as senior trial counsel. Criminal Defense For over thirty years, Greg has helped thousands of Garfield County clients successfully make their way through the criminal justice system. Greg’s experience crosses the spectrum of criminal defense. He has represented clients with every level criminal […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]