The State of Colorado characterizes the crime of assault based on the severity of the incident. The law uses the term “degree” to differentiate one level of assault from another. However, many people get confused over the difference between the degrees of assault in Colorado. As a result, a common question is, What does 3rd-degree assault mean in Colorado? ...
Continue ReadingCan I be Charged for Possessing Drugs That Aren’t Mine in Colorado Prove the drugs were not yours by identifying another owner. If your roommate admits ownership, argue that you had no knowledge or control over them. Legal representation is critical to building a defense and challenging the prosecution’s claims of awareness and control. Being charged with drug possession,...
Continue ReadingWhether you have a long history of run-ins with the law or a mere blemish on your record from your college days, it probably feels like an elephant on your shoulders. If you have ever been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you likely cringe and cross your fingers whenever you apply for a job, loan, or academic...
Continue ReadingYou will often hear the phrase, “possession is 9/10ths of the law,” meaning that a person with actual possession of a piece of property holds a stronger legal claim to it than anyone else. In most cases, people use the phrase to describe ownership rights in a piece of real or personal property. But if you are charged with...
Continue ReadingDo I Need a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor in Colorado? Being charged with a misdemeanor crime in Colorado can be a frightening, stressful, and confusing experience, especially if it is your first offense. However, since felonies are more serious than misdemeanors, you may overlook hiring a skilled criminal defense lawyer for your case. But remember, a crime is a...
Continue ReadingCriminal charges can arise in the form of a misdemeanor or a felony. The primary difference between a felony and misdemeanor charge is the severity of the potential penalties. Felonies are considered more serious, harmful crimes and thus result in longer jail sentences and costlier fines than misdemeanors. Practically, a felony and a misdemeanor conviction carry a variety of different...
Continue ReadingYou have a right to defend yourself or another person in Colorado. In some situations, the right to protect yourself is absolute. However, some situations could arise where the prosecutor does not believe you had the right to use deadly force in self-defense—and if that happens, you could face a murder charge. Suppose you killed another person while defending...
Continue ReadingAvoid a DUI on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patricks’ Day is just around the corner, falling on Wednesday, March 17th of this year. But before you and your friends dress up in green-colored outfits and hit the bars for a night out, you must have a safety plan in place. This is because St. Patrick’s Day is not as lucky...
Continue ReadingCan You go to Jail for Sexting? In this day and age, everything is digital. People can access a wealth of content and the tip of their fingers. It’s easier than ever to send and receive photos, videos, texts, calls, and the like, but with great power comes great responsibility. That being said, sexting is a relatively new phenomenon...
Continue ReadingEconomic Abuse Is a Form of Domestic Violence 26 million Americans lost their jobs in the first five weeks of the 2020 lockdown. Although the unemployment rate has decreased since then, that does not mean the US economy is up and running again. Millions of people remain unemployed or are working part-time until things go back to normal. These...
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