By H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lawyers in the criminal courts of Colorado owe their clients detailed explanations of the often confusing and frightening world that is the criminal justice system. One of the procedures commonly used by Colorado’s judges includes the use of the Jasper date.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
When a person is charged with a crime in the Colorado criminal justice system a thorough understanding of the balance of power among the three key actors that will play a role in their case – the Judge, the District Attorney, and the Defense Lawyer – can be instructive.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Colorado Rule 11 (Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure provides for three basic pleas in a criminal case (not including the NGI plea – not guilty by reason of insanity – not addressed here).
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
One would think that the answer to the question: “should I lie about my case to my lawyer?” – would be obvious.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Domestic violence cases present many difficult factual and legal issues to both sides of the case, the prosecution and the defense. One of the key issues that can arise in a Colorado domestic violence case is whether the police had the legal authority to enter the home where an alleged domestic crime was being investigated.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
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 of an alleged violation of your Fourth Amendment rights begins with an understanding of what the right actually protects – your right to privacy, …for the government to leave you alone.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
In late 2019 the Colorado Supreme Court unanimously decided Allman v People. The holding of the case was simple – “mixed sentences,”– sentences in the same case that imposed prison followed by probation, were illegal both prospectively, and retroactively.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
There is no question that a person charged with a crime in Colorado is under enormous stress that can affect the mental and physical health of that person, as well as family and even close friends. Further, relationships at work or at school can also be impacted by a criminal charge to include the financial strains of funding the defense of the case.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The nightmare of a child’s criminal charge is compounded when, as a parent, you are also criminally charged for your child’s acts.
Guest Blog Post by Kristina Bergsten, Esquire of The Animal Law Firm
At The Animal Law Firm, our Colorado animal lawyers see a lot of good dogs turned over to animal control under pressure from animal control officers. However, you do not have to do this. They are required, under the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution, to obtain a warrant to seize property from you.
If your dog is accused of violating Colorado’s Unlawful Ownership of a Dangerous Dog statute, make them get a warrant to take your dog from you. Don’t give up your dog.
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