Denver Criminal Defense Blog
Repeat DUI Offenders: How Colorado Law Escalates Penalties
Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most aggressively prosecuted offenses under Colorado law. A single DUI charge can lead to fines, probation, and license suspension—but for repeat offenders, the consequences increase sharply...
Petty Theft vs. Shoplifting: Understanding Colorado’s Theft Thresholds
Under Colorado law, theft offenses range from minor petty theft to serious felony theft depending on the value of the stolen property and the intent behind the act. While many people use the terms “petty theft” and...
Driving Without a License vs. Driving Under Suspension: Legal Distinctions
In Colorado, not all driving violations are treated equally. Two offenses that often cause confusion are driving without a license and driving under suspension. Although both involve operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license,...
Probation Violations: What Can Land You Back in Court and What Can be Defended
In Colorado, probation is often offered as a second chance—a way to avoid jail or prison time while still taking accountability for a criminal conviction. But probation comes with strict conditions, and violating even one...
Sealing Eligibility in Colorado: What Can Be Sealed
For many people in Colorado, a criminal record doesn’t end when a case closes. A past arrest or criminal conviction can continue to impact employment, housing, and even educational opportunities for years. Fortunately, Colorado law allows...
Potential defenses and sentencing options for financial crimes
Wolf Law is proud to represent clients in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, and the surrounding communities facing financial crime allegations. Charges such as theft, fraud, forgery, and embezzlement can carry devastating...
What qualifies as fraud or forgery in Colorado state law
Wolf Law is proud to serve Denver and the surrounding metro area with compassionate and skilled criminal defense representation. Financial crimes like fraud and forgery may not involve physical violence,...
Mitigating Factors in Colorado Sentencing
After being convicted of a crime, sentencing can be scary and overwhelming. The decision the judge makes regarding your sentence will have a substantial effect on your life. This decision...
How online evidence is collected and contested in criminal defense
Wolf Law is proud to serve Denver and surrounding communities with skilled, compassionate criminal defense representation. In today’s world, many criminal cases involve some form of online evidence — text...
How Plea Bargains Work in Colorado Criminal Cases
A felony conviction in Colorado can have lifelong repercussions. Penalties may include lengthy incarceration, significant fines, and more. Oftentimes, plea bargains are used as a means to mitigate potential sentences...
Overview of Colorado’s statutes on digital crimes
Wolf Law is proud to serve Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, and surrounding communities with trusted criminal defense representation. As technology evolves, so do the laws surrounding online activity. From identity theft...
How Colorado’s Drug Diversion and Specialty Courts Work
Colorado has embraced a non-traditional approach to tackling some drug-related crimes by moving away from long jail sentences and instead integrating treatment provisions into the criminal justice system. As of...
What the revocation process looks like, and how a defense attorney can respond
Wolf Law is proud to serve Denver and nearby communities with experienced and compassionate criminal defense representation. For many Coloradans, probation is a second chance — an opportunity to avoid...
Post-Conviction Relief Options in Colorado
Post-conviction relief in Colorado gives people convicted of a crime a legal route to challenge a past criminal conviction or original sentence. This is made possible by filing a post-conviction...
Can You Expunge a Drug Conviction in Colorado? Understanding Record Sealing
Having a criminal record can make moving forward in life far more difficult than many expect. Old arrest records and convictions can appear in background checks for jobs, housing, and...
Understanding Bail and Bond in Colorado: How to Get Out of Jail Quickly
After being arrested, you're stuck in a cold, uncomfortable cell, unsure of what comes next, and every minute feels like an hour. You want nothing more than to get home,...