Cell phones – 91% of us have them. Cell phones are a modern marvel defying most of us to com close to fully understand how they function. They are truly highly complex “mini computers” containing vast amounts of personal information that should remain private and well away from the eyes…
By H. Michael Steinberg Email – hmsteinberg@hotmail.com Parents – so frustrated with the lure of sex, drugs and violence, have taken extreme measures to “save” their children from the dangers of the street. Here in Colorado – as a criminal defense lawyer, I have had parents plead with me to…
by Colorado Sex Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer – H. Michael Steinberg In the case directly addressing Parole Revocations for Colorado Sex Offenders – the Colorado Court of Appeals distinguished once again sex offender cases from all other parole revocation cases. On August 1, 2013 – in the case of People…
In 2013 the United States Supreme Court – in Salinas v. Texas – took a step back from the protections accorded by the Fifth Amendment’s Right To Remain Silent. The Facts of Salinas: Salinas – before being placed into custody – answered questions posed by a police officer…
A New Colorado Law – enacted and signed by the governor on May 11, 2013 – totally revamps Colorado’s approach to bail and bonding issues. The Law Is HB 13-1236 “Best Practices in Bond Setting” The new Colorado law is a complete change in approach to the setting of bond…
By Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney – Colorado Miranda Rights Law – H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Miranda Rights Law is sometimes not only internally complex but is ever evolving for law enforcement since the original Miranda decision so many years ago. Understanding the application of the Miranda decision –…
The Charge of Vehicular Homicide – Manslaughter The most devastating charge facing an individual who has made the unfortunate decision to drink and drive – is the charge of vehicular homicide. Colorado courts punish this crime much more harshly than several decades ago when I first starting prosecuting these cases.…
By Colorado Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer – Attorney – H. Michael Steinberg A recent case in New York City – clearly points out what can go wrong in a felony sex crime prosecution. Darrell Dula – 26 – was one of four men – charged in a NY sexual assault…
A study published serveral years ago revealed something new – women – not men – are more likely to find themselves in an incident of road rage. A company that goes by the name of the Harris Interactive – found that – women – not men – were far more…
Colorado DUI – Sleeping In Your Car by Colorado DUI – DWAI Criminal Defense Lawyer – H. Michael Steinberg There is a key case decided by the Colorado Supreme Court which reaffirmed a rule of law – specific to Colorado and a few other states. The case, Tate v People,…