By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney Character Letters – A Guide From Your Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer- Character letters in Colorado criminal cases DO make a difference. This article is intended to be a comprehensive guide to help those who want to write letters for your…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Many are traumatized by a Colorado domestic violence investigation. When the police arrive at a “domestic” they are most often in a heightened state of fear (raging adrenalin) from the inherent danger surrounding their arrival. I have prosecuted and defended domestic violence…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer What Exactly IS A Statute Of Limitations? A statute is a law. A statute of limitations is a law that exactly specifies the maximum length of time allowed for Colorado District Attorneys to filed charges in a criminal case. The purpose of…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Over the last 6 years, changes made by the Colorado State Legislature in 2016 has lead to far fewer arrests and incarcerations in Colorado. The change? Allowing Judges and District Attorneys to use a summons to come to court in lieu of…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer The question – “why can’t I just talk directly to the Judge,” is often asked of me by my clients in Colorado criminal cases. The reason is found at the heart of the sanctity of the criminal justice system itself… basic fairness.…
Can I Be Prosecuted In The State Of Colorado?- Jurisdiction Issues By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Specialist The question often arises as to whether a person, who is targeted with the commission of a Colorado criminal act, can be prosecuted in the state of Colorado. This…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer The Right To Present Defense At A Criminal Trial The rules of evidence have the potential to be used by the District Attorney in your criminal case to keep out your defense from the jurors deciding your case. A Trial Judge has…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Two Types Of Colorado Probation Violations The two basic types of probation violations are technical violations and violations based upon the commission of new crimes. Judges who sentence Defendants in the latter type of cases often express disappointment that reflects their regret…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Prescription Fraud crimes in Colorado under C.R.S. 18-18-415 are becoming more common in a time when an opioid addiction crisis is gripping the nation. The crime, commonly referred to as “script fraud” basically consists of using fraud, deceit, or forgery to obtain…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Speedy trial – Simplified The Sixth Amendment Protects The Right To A Speedy Trial In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime…