Denver Criminal Defense Blog
When Mental Health Is at Play: Insanity and Competency Defenses in Colorado Courts
At Wolf Law in Denver, our attorneys understand that mental health issues can significantly impact how someone behaves, makes decisions, or even understands their actions. In the criminal justice system, these factors can change everything...
Juvenile Criminal Charges: How Colorado Treats Minors Differently
When a young person is accused of a crime, the juvenile justice system handles the case differently than it would for an adult. At Wolf Law in Denver, our attorneys have represented numerous juvenile offenders,...
DUI Checkpoint Rights: What Police Can and Can’t Do
Wolf Law in Denver has seen countless cases begin with a DUI checkpoint — those late-night roadside stops designed to catch impaired drivers. While law enforcement officers claim these checkpoints are about public safety, they must still...
The Role of Body Cam Footage: Defense Strategies in Traffic Stop Arrests
In Denver, Wolf Law often represents clients facing DUI charges or arrests that begin with a simple traffic stop. One of the most important pieces of evidence in these cases is body...
Court TV vs. Real Court: How Legal Commentary Differs from Real-Life Defense Strategy
From countless legal dramas on television to streaming platforms filled with true-crime series, the courtroom scenes we watch often create expectations about how the legal system works. We’ve all seen Perry Mason-style cross-examinations or a dramatic reveal where the real culprit...
When the Cops Use Deception: Is That Legal in Colorado Interrogations?
Many people assume that law enforcement officers must always tell the truth when conducting criminal investigations. The reality may surprise you: under both federal and Colorado law, police are often allowed to use deceptive tactics to elicit information during custodial interrogations....
Pretrial Detention in Colorado: How to Secure Release Before Trial
Being placed in custody after an arrest can be overwhelming. In Colorado, defendants often face days or even weeks in jail unless they are granted some form of pretrial release. Fortunately, Colorado law provides several options to help defendants...
Colorado Search Warrants: What Must Be Specified to Be Valid?
When police officers investigate suspected criminal activity in Colorado, one of the most important tools they may rely on is a search warrant. However, not every warrant is automatically valid. Both the U.S. Constitution and...
Client-Attorney Privilege: What Can (and Can’t) Be Shared with the Police
When people meet with a lawyer, one of the first questions they often ask is, “Will what I tell you stay private?” The answer depends on an important legal rule...
Your Right to Remain Silent: Beyond Miranda in Colorado Courts
When most people think of the phrase “You have the right to remain silent”, they imagine a TV police drama. But in Colorado courtrooms, your right to remain silent is much...
Defending Against Financial Crime Charges in Colorado
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...
Fraud and Forgery Charges in Colorado — What You Need to Know
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,...
Challenging Online Evidence in Colorado Criminal Cases
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...
Colorado Digital Crime Laws Explained: Wolf Law’s Guidance
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...
Understanding Probation Revocation in Colorado: How Wolf Law Can Help?
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...
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...