If you’re going to attend a court hearing in the near future, it’s important to understand what types of crimes and charges that the municipal courts in the Denver area handle. Let’s explore the crimes, classes, and charges associated with common court cases in the area. Municipal Court Charges Denver’s Municipal Court handles an array […]
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Filing a civil protection order is usually only done out of fear for one’s well-being and the desperation of the petitioner to feel safe. However, you’ll find that after filing a protection order in Colorado, you’re placed in a position that requires you to defend your need for the order. Sometimes, validating your need for […]
How Do I Defend Against an Arson Case? Arson is defined as the deliberate act of setting fire to property. It is a criminal act and generally a felony. However, some state laws have different degrees of severity. In Colorado, arson is defined using degrees of offense. Additionally, some arson charges in Colorado are classified […]
There can be devastating consequences if a person is involved in or charged with a crime, especially when the crime in question is something as serious as arson. Many people who find themselves in this situation wonder how law enforcement will collect evidence, what counts as evidence, and if their private data is safe from […]
During the last quarter of 2021, the Colorado General Assembly reviewed current landlord-tenant laws and passed a selection of changes that impact the responsibilities expected from landlords in residential and commercial settings. To simplify the provision of new landlord-tenant laws in Colorado, we will cover the basic updates included in the recent landlord-tenant reform. Fees […]
Law enforcement normally gets a search warrant by showing a court that they have probable cause to believe someone has committed a crime. This means that officers must be able to show that a particular person is a suspect and they believe they can find evidence of the crime in a particular location. If the […]
Many Colorado residents are unaware that there are levels of restraining orders until they’re involved in a protection petition or order. Commonly, courts issue temporary orders, permanent orders, and emergency orders. In this segment, we will cover temporary and permanent protection orders, explaining the key differences between the two. Temporary Protection Orders Temporary protection orders, […]
#1- Different Levels of Drug Charges If a drug charge is being handed down, there are two possibilities. The drug charge is a felony or a misdemeanor, and each charge type has sublevels. A Drug Misdemeanor could be either a DM1 or DM2, while Drug Felonies can be a DF1, DF2, DF3, or DF4. For […]
Even if you think your child may never participate in juvenile crimes, such occurrences can happen. The reasons behind these crimes vary from boredom to peer pressure to testing the limits of what they can and can’t get away with. Common Juvenile Crimes If you are the parent of a juvenile in Colorado, you may […]
When you lease your residential or commercial property, you want a real estate lawyer on your side. This can save time and money – and avoid bumps in the road because a real estate attorney is well-versed in tenant rights, fair housing, and state leasing regulations. Colorado real estate can get confusing. It’s in your […]
We understand that getting arrested for a DUI in Colorado is a frightening and overwhelming experience. This is especially true if you aren’t sure what to expect or how to respond when interacting with the officer who pulls you over. That’s why we’ve compiled a guide on the Colorado DUI chemical tests to give you […]
What is a protection order in Colorado? A civil protection order (CPO), commonly referred to as a restraining order, can be filed in court by an individual who fears for his or her safety. This person may have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, physical abuse, or some other type of harassment at the hands of […]