It used to be the ‘extortion’ was just a word we heard in movies, particularly the ones about the Mafia. However, there seems to be more and more mentioning of this word in the news recently, and because of this, we have decided to clear up some of the most common misconceptions about extortion so that you can know more about it. Continue reading below to learn more. What is Extortion? Also kn…Read More
When you find yourself in a sticky situation with the law, it is often quite overwhelming, especially if this is your first time facing charges. One of the first things you will likely decide to do when you are dealing with criminal charges is find a criminal defense attorney. If you already have a lawyer who has handled your will or helped you out during a car accident case, you may be tempted to…Read More
For many crimes there is a criminal statute of limitations that limits how long prosecutors have to file criminal charges after the crime has happened. These limits vary depending on the type of crime that was committed. When it comes to misdemeanor charges in Colorado, the statute of limitations can be anywhere from 18 months to five years. However, with many felony charges such as murder, treaso…Read More
One of the main concerns we have as lawyers is ensuring that you, our client, knows your rights so that you can prevent anyone from taking advantage of you or using the law to justify their own malicious intents. While sometimes it may seem that it is not the case, law enforcement has to abide by your rights, even if you are being arrested. This ensures that the entire arrest process and everythin…Read More
As far as DUI enforcement is concerned, there has been no topic hotter over the last couple of years than that of marijuana breathalyzers. In theory, these devices would work similarly to those that test for alcohol intoxication, testing for a certain threshold of marijuana. However, the problem is that there hasn’t been a surefire way to determine this type of intoxication through a breath test…Read More
If you ever spend your spare time watching crime shows on television, it is likely that you have heard the terms ‘murder’ and ‘homicide’ plenty of times. Unfortunately, you have probably actually heard them being misused just as many times. You see, while most people consider these terms to be synonymous, they actually mean two different things. In fact, the difference between the two is…Read More
You’re probably very aware that you can lose your driving privileges when you are convicted of a DUI in Colorado. What you might not know, however, is that there are many ways that a DUI can affect your life other than just needing to count on someone else or public transportation for a period of six months or more. In this post, you can uncover the numerous ways a DUI can turn your life upside …Read More
