Felonies

If you are like most Colorado citizens, you may think charges of criminal mischief do not warrant much apprehension. In some cases, such charges may be relatively minor, but other times, they could be classified as felonies. As you may know, all felony charges are very serious and require immediate action to protect one’s...

You think of yourself as a law-abiding citizen. You never knowingly break the law. You do not mind the rules. You are respectful to police officers. When you read about other people getting arrested, you just shake your head, unable to believe it.Many people feel this way, but some experts believe the feeling is...

Even though the state has not banned them and nothing has been done on the federal level, the city of Boulder proceeded with a ban. The Boulder City Council recently got to vote on it, and it passed unanimously. Certainly, that does not mean it will stand indefinitely. Even before it passed, legal action...

There are times when you can plead and receive lesser penalties for felonies; sometimes time between charges and convictions can play a role, too. If you’re accused of driving under the influence, for instance, you may be able to receive a lesser penalty if it’s been 10 years or longer since your last charge...

Defending yourself against a rape or sexual assault allegation can be daunting; even if you know you’re innocent, having these accusations against you can seriously impact your life. You could see a distance grow between you and your friends or family, your employer may put you on probation or you could even lose your...

If you’re arrested for a crime and are charged with a felony, there are several possibilities for the kinds of sentences and penalties you can expect. Depending on the class of felony with which you’re you’re charged, you could be looking at a very long stint in prison or something as simple as community...

Being accused of an assault is hard to live with; your reputation may be damaged, and you could find that it’s harder to keep your job or manage your social life. On top of that, you may be worried that you’re going to face years of time in prison or large fines. Before you...

A teen sexting bill in Colorado could change how teens are treated if they send illicit images of themselves to others. According to the news from March 30, prosecutors in Colorado want to have new laws that address teen sexting. The new bill would make sexting a Class 2 misdemeanor offense, even for a...

Assault and battery charges can put your future and current reputation at risk. Even a charge and allegations against you can suddenly make you look like the bad guy you aren’t, just because the media makes it look that way. You have a right to protect the person you are from those who want...

The Internet is a part of most people’s lives today. One age group who seems to be unable to function unless their hands, fingers and brains are working the buttons on a cellphone may quickly find themselves charged with a felony if they are sexting. In Canon City, Colorado, earlier this year, more than...

If you’re accused of assault, it’s important that you speak with your attorney about your options. Before you can fully devise a defense, you need to consider what constitutes an assault and if your case fulfills those elements. If it doesn’t, you can use that to your benefit as you build your own case...

As someone who may be an immigrant or related to an immigrating family member, you may already be aware of how police with the ability to check immigration statuses could be a risk to your family or community. In Aurora, police officers do not have this power, because the community wants to protect and...