If you've been facing charges for a criminal act, you may already be aware of the potential for a plea bargain. A plea bargain can help you receive a less-severe penalty or, at the very least, know what to expect as a punishment if you take the plea deal.There are...
Month: April 2017
Legal Malpractice: Breach of Fiduciary Duty
When you retain an attorney, that attorney has a fiduciary duty to you. This means that the attorney has an obligation to act in your best interest. However, the fiduciary - the attorney in the case of legal malpractice - has to knowingly accept the duty to act with...
What makes summer driving dangerous?
The summer is approaching quickly, and that means that more people will be on the roads. Colorado has much to do and see, so it's not surprising that people want to come here for vacations or to visit family and friends.In the summer, there are a number of dangers...
Soccer player alleges legal malpractice in botched case
When you go to court or seek out an insurance claim, you rely on your attorney to help you get through the claim and to get the most you can. The settlement you receive is based on many factors, but a good negotiator can make the best of a complicated situation.When...
Legal malpractice: You can prove negligence hurt your case
Legal malpractice is when an attorney does not perform up to the standards expected by others in the same field. For example, if all attorneys in the field of family law could have helped with a divorce but the attorney you had was unable to understand the laws in...
Excessive Force in Police Brutality Cases
For people who have interactions with the police in Colorado, it is important to understand the term "excessive force," and the types of behavior police might engage in that are beyond their legal powers. This is complex area of the law, so it is important to hire an...