The Colorado Crime of Harassment 18-9-111 – Takes A Modern Twist By H. Michael Steinberg – Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer In October 2013, two Colorado teenagers pled guilty to cyberbullying using social media. The lawyers involved did not take the case to trial so it is unclear, at least in…
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer This article addresses Colorado Criminal Juvenile Criminal Case Defense – Tips On How To Be Your Child’s Advocate Because Colorado juvenile criminal cases are different than adult cases, there are far fewer criminal defense lawyers involved especially at the investigative and…
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…