By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – Limits on the “Plain View Exception” to the 4th Amendment’s Requirement for a Search Warrant Both the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article II, section 7 of the Colorado Constitution prohibit unreasonable searches and seizures. Any analysis…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Introduction – Your Rights Under the Fourth Amendment While I have written on this subject before, a recent Colorado case, People v. Oliver (2020) has reminded me of the critically important reasons why each of us should know and understand our rights…
By H. Michael Steinberg – Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney – Email Many alleged victims of crime file charges with the various Colorado police departments – then they wait. The following information explains how the police terminate or “complete” those investigations. What Does “Cleared By Arrest” Mean In Colorado?…