By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Colorado Domestic Violence Cases And The Impact Of Recanting Alleged Victims Colorado domestic violence criminal cases can have devastating consequences for those on both sides of the courtroom. In a very high percentage of these cases, the alleged victim (the victim) recants…
By H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Understanding The Colorado Heat Of Passion Defense: Definition And Legal Basis The heat of passion “defense” is a legal defense strategy that seeks to mitigate the culpability of a person accused of certain Colorado crimes of violence. Unlike an affirmative defense, which…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer The Definition Of Deadly Weapons Under Colorado Law Under Colorado law, the definition of what constitutes a “deadly weapon” is specific, nuanced, and complex. What IS A Deadly Weapon Under Colorado Law? Colorado has defined what constitutes a “deadly weapon” in section…
By H. Michael Steinberg Experienced Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction To Colorado Felony Stalking 18-3-602 The crime of stalking, by its very nature, involves the repeated and unwanted attention by one person that causes fear or emotional distress in another – the alleged victim. Colorado law explicitly defines the crime…
By H. Michael Steinberg Experienced Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer What IS The Crime Of Felony Menacing In Colorado? Felony menacing in Colorado is a very serious criminal offense defined under Colorado state law as: The act of knowingly placing another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury through the…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – The Sentencing Phase Of A Criminal Case Requires Thorough Preparation And Understanding The Judge’s Perspective Understanding the significance of the sentencing hearing in the Colorado criminal justice system is essential to appreciating attorneys’ multiple and diverse roles in defending their…
By H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – First – Why A Criminal Defense Lawyer Cannot Be A “True Investigator” The Role Of A Criminal Defense Lawyer A Colorado criminal Defense lawyer is primarily an advocate. They use their legal knowledge and courtroom experience to not only defend…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction: Understanding The Concept Of A “Knowing And Intelligent Plea” Of Guilty In Colorado Those charged with a crime in Colorado have at a minimum three fundamental Constitutional rights: The privilege against compulsory self-incrimination, The right to trial by jury, and The…
By H Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – The Use Of Body Cameras In The Investigation And Prosecution Of Crimes In Colorado I have watched in amazement, over the few years, as police body cam footage has revolutionized law enforcement in ways that have impacted, not only the…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – One Myth About Small Town Juries Addressed – Jury Selection It is a commonly held belief that potential jurors in small towns are more likely to have multiple inherent conflicts of interest and therefore cannot fairly decide a criminal case.…