Denver Criminal Defense Blog
Aqib Talib Could Be In Serious Trouble
Broncos fans are well aware of the off-season controversy surrounding cornerback Aqib Talib. What they may not know is how much trouble the star player could be facing. Defense Attorney...
Dealing With False Child Abuse Accusations
Misunderstandings are a part of life. They can cause problems with your boss, be the catalyst for an argument with your spouse, and even have an affect on lifelong friendships....
The Dangers of Hiring a Cheap Defense Lawyer
As criminal defense attorneys, we’re here to help you, not judge you. The mark of a good defense lawyer is one who sees your case through a clear, unbiased lens....
What to expect after being arrested: Be sure to always know your rights, and the first thing you do when faced with arrest is request a lawyer! Need help? Call...
Colorado has always been a fairly progressive and open-minded state. We were the first state to pass the “Right to Try” bill, allowing terminally ill patients access to experimental drugs...
You don’t always need a lawyer to handle legal matters. Things like parking tickets or photo radar/red light tickets can often be handled on your own. But what do you...
The Facts About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence rates in the United States are staggering. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) states that more than 10 million women and men will be abused by an...
Employment Laws for Convicted Felons
Reintegrating into society after a felony conviction isn’t any easy task. There are many people, friends and strangers alike, who will assume that you will always be the person you...
How Social Media Can Hurt a Criminal Defense
Just about everyone uses social media today, Facebook and Twitter in particular. That’s true for criminal defendants too, and police know it. That makes social media a major tool in...
The Drug Schedule Classification Pyramid
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) organizes drugs, substances, and chemicals used to make drugs into five separate categories, or “schedules.” These five schedules are defined by the drug’s...
New Breathalyzer Test For Stoned Driving Coming To Denver
The law has never had a reputation for being “tech savvy.” Ours is a rapidly changing world. Technology and culture are often a few paces ahead of the law, which...
Legalization of marijuana is opening the opportunity for more and more private companies to offer pot friendly events and establishments. One of the most conspicuous marijuana celebrations occurs on 4/20 every...
Over the years of roadside sobriety testing, there have been many who have tried to "beat" the system with one trick or another. However, while the breathalyzer may not be the...
Why You Should Want To Do Jury Duty
As a criminal defense lawyer in Colorado, friends, family and acquaintances frequently ask me one simple question: How do I get out of jury duty? I am never surprised by...
The Craft Beer Drinker’s Guide
September is filled with occasions to celebrate by downing a couple of cold ones - Labor Day, Oktoberfest, and the start of football season to name a few. And if...
In a physical confrontation, there’s a fine line between assault and self-defense, but the distinction is critically important since the punishment for even a misdemeanor assault charge (3rd-degree assault) can...