Criminal Defense

Fake IDs have a long history for teenagers in America, from sitcom plots to McLovin punch lines, but they often leave out the legal aftermath. A fake ID is a fake government document, not just a membership card to purchase beer or, in Colorado, marijuana.And forging government documents is a big deal.In a society...

Is it fair to penalize someone who is not mentally sound for a crime, no matter how heinous? If you’re not aware of what you’re doing or that it’s wrong, how can you be charged for that act? This can be a solid defense, particularly if you struggle with mental health concerns. In this...

If you’re stopped by a police officer and have drugs in your possession at the time, you could be facing fines or other penalties. You have the right to speak to your attorney and defend yourself, which is a good idea in this case. The possession of drugs can quickly become a claim that...

If someone breaks into your home and threatens you, can you kill that person and claim self defense was your only option? Your attorney can step in and help you defend yourself, like in this case. The man in Colorado fatally shot a man who had robbed and restrained him, according to the news...

Public urination may seem mild on the list of things that you could do wrong, but this charge can cause a major disruption in your life. Not only will you be charged and possibly convicted of this crime, causing it to be on your record, but you could also be accused of being a...

When someone is accused of something as serious as sexually assaulting or hurting a child, it’s important to remember to look at all angles of the case. Is there a reason that the other party could be aiming to frame this person? Why would a child suddenly insist on something taking place that doesn’t...

A man in Colorado has been accused of and pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct charges. The man also plead guilty to the invasion of privacy following a massage client’s claim that he assaulted her in 2014. The man, a 31-year-old licensed massage therapist, has been charged with what could be a class-four felony....

Have you been accused of committing a crime that you didn’t commit or weren’t aware of? Were you in the wrong place at the wrong time? Did you participate in a criminal act but feel you should receive a lesser sentence or charge? It’s important that you defend yourself in court no matter what...

Breckinridge, Colorado, is one of those towns that absolutely swells during the tourism seasons. People come out to the mountains in the winter for the skiing and the snowboarding. They come out in the summer to go hiking, fishing and hunting. Some people have homes in other states, coming all the way from the...

Both the insanity defense and a lack of competency to stand trial are related to a person’s mental state, so some people make the mistake of thinking that they are pretty similar. The reality, though, is that they’re very different. A lack of competency basically relates to how a person feels right at the...

Every criminal accusation needs to be evaluated based on its individual facts and circumstances in order to determine the best defense approach to apply to it. Attorneys have at their disposal a wide variety of criminal defense and business tactics they can employ depending on the situation at hand. This article will discuss several...

If an accused individual can successfully plead insanity as a part of his or her defense against murder charges, it might be possible to achieve a verdict of not guilty. In other outcomes, a successful insanity plea might result in a conviction, but achieve a dramatic reduction in sentencing. In the article that follows,...