Colorado has many DUI laws that could affect you and how you're penalized if you're arrested and convicted of a DUI. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can land you with a DUI that has the potential to cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars, threaten...
Criminal Defense
What you need to know about a plea bargain
There are a number of different steps that take place if you have to go to trial. Understanding each step and what it consists of can help you prepare yourself for court. Here are a few different things to know about how a trial works.First, know that a trial has an...
Do you have a right to appeal a conviction?
After you go through a trial for a criminal act, you may be found guilty. That doesn't have to be the end of your case, though. If the case has been unfair or you believe another court may come to a different conclusion, then you may wish to pursue an appeal. You have...
A plea deal may be in your favor
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...
Colorado attorneys claim DUI tests are not accurate
If you were accused of drinking and driving, you'd want to know that the test you took to prove your blood alcohol concentration was accurate. In Colorado, it's not clear if all the tests are, and that's a significant problem to contend with. Colorado defense...
Social media can help you avoid criminal convictions
If you're accused of raping or sexually assaulting another person, you have every right to be offended and to defend yourself. You may have found yourself in a situation where you're facing allegations out of revenge, and that's not fair to you. Fortunately, your...
This is how your attorney helps select jurors
When you're going to be going to trial, one of the most important things your attorney can help with is the selection of a jury. By being present and making sure there is as little bias as possible, you get a chance at the fairest trial.A jury must look at all aspects...
Solitary confinement: Continued torture?
Solitary confinement. It's long been debated as cruel and inhumane, yet it's still used in the American prison system. The purpose is to extend punishment in the prison system, but "administrative segregation," as it's called in the system, isn't all it's cut out to...
Why a plea bargain is a good option in court
The first step in a trial for some is to consider a plea bargain. In most cases, a plea bargain can be made outside court and make it so you never have to step foot inside the courtroom. There are a few reasons why you may want to consider a plea bargain. For...
How does a criminal trial work?
If you've been accused of a crime and charged, you may have to go through a trial. The trial is usually in front of a judge or judge and jury. It is the prosecution's goal to show that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, so your priority is to show that there is...

