Denver Criminal Defense Blog
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 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...
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...
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,...
Misdemeanor vs. Felony Charges in Colorado: What’s the Difference?
When facing a criminal charge, you may hear terms such as “felony,” “petty offense,” or “misdemeanor” without fully understanding their meanings. The differences may seem inconsequential yet can make a...
Facing Federal Charges for Shipping Drugs? What Colorado Residents Need to Know
Maybe you thought it was harmless. Maybe it was just a favor for a friend. Or maybe you had no idea what was in the package. But if you’re under...
Navigating Bail in Serious Felonies: What You Need to Know in Colorado
When someone is arrested for a serious felony in Colorado, one of the first questions loved ones ask is: Can they get out on bail? At Wolf Law, we hear this...
Ignition Interlock Devices: How They Work and Who Needs One
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that carries both criminal and civil penalties. One increasingly common tool used to combat DUI recidivism is the Ignition Interlock Device...
The Impact of a Drug Conviction on Your Record and Future Employment
A drug conviction doesn’t just result in immediate legal consequences—it can cast a long shadow over your personal and professional life. Many individuals believe that once fines are paid or...
Speeding Tickets and Traffic Violations: When to Fight a Ticket in Court
If you’ve recently been issued a speeding ticket or another traffic violation, your first instinct might be to pay the fine and move on. After all, it seems like the...
Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped? Understanding the Process
Facing domestic violence charges can be an overwhelming experience—whether you’re the accused or the alleged victim. One of the most common questions asked in these situations is: Can domestic violence...
Explaining Colorado’s New Gun Laws: What You Need to Know If You Own or Carry
Colorado’s gun laws have seen significant changes in recent years—and if you own, carry, or live in a home with firearms, those changes could affect you more than you think....
How Marijuana DUIs Differ from Alcohol DUIs in Colorado
In Colorado, driving under the influence of marijuana is treated just as seriously as driving drunk. But that doesn’t mean the charges are identical—or that the evidence against you holds...
Protective Orders in Colorado: How They Work and How to Challenge Them
If you’ve been served with a protective order in Colorado, it’s easy to feel like your whole world just changed. Suddenly, you might be forced to move out of your...