The United States Supreme Court has recently ruled that it is ineffective assistance of counsel to not inform a client of a proposed plea offer in a case. In M
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The Dreaded Deferred Judgement
Often times a prosecutor will offer a deferred judgment and sentence to resolve a case. Why do I call it the dreaded deferred judgment? Sometimes it is the be
The Right to Remain Silent Sometimes Makes a World of Difference in Criminal Cases
Everybody has heard about the right to remain silent. So why do people often just talk freely to law enforcement? When a suspect is taken into custody and the
Second-degree Assault and Pot Brownies?
I am sure many of you are wondering how can somebody be charged with felony assault by giving somebody some pot brownies? In Colorado this may become common pl
What Happens During a Jury Trial?
You have rejected the prosecutions plea offer, plead not guilty and it is your day in court. The day of trial, excitement, freight, the unknown and always the
The New Intoxilyzer 9000: Colorado’s New Breath Machine
This past week I had the opportunity to attend the first criminal defense seminar regarding the Intoxilyzer 9000. In the past, Colorado has used a machine made
Court Ordered Protection Order Means Get Rid of Your Guns
A new law requires that upon a protection order being placed on those accused of domestic violence, the accused must attest that they either have removed all t
Changes in the Persistent Drunk Driving DUI laws from the 2013 Legislature
The legislature has created harsh consequences for those facing license revocation for DUI and DUID. The laws have changed to mandate interlock devices and los
Why Didn’t I Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer?
I often receive phone calls from people AFTER their case has been resolved. They question the result or want to do something now the case is over. It is often
Sex Offender Registration
Many people are familiar with Colorado’s Sex Offender Registration requirements, but often overlook the longstanding impact this has on an individual. It has be