The Sixth Amendment to the U.S Constitution guarantees that "the accused shall enjoy the right to... have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence." The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and Article 11, section 16 of the Colorado Constitution, extends...
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc across the nation, leaving local and state governments to take action to slow the spread. From restrictions to essential services to required safety protocols, every aspect of American life has been affected, including the courts....
Your college-aged son is in trouble. He has been accused of selling illicit and prescription drugs on campus. Whether it is a large or small operation as a student drug dealer, the consequences your son faces are extreme. His life on campus may come to an immediate...
The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person charged with a crime has the right to a jury trial. So does the Colorado constitution. For a jury trial to be fair to the defendant, the jury must be made up of individuals who are as neutral as possible. The jury cannot...
The most recent white collar crime report for the city of Denver was released in late October, and the data shows that fraud and other financial crime is on the rise. While the report focused on Denver, the statistics likely apply across the state. Despite a...
While all criminal defense attorneys will utilize their educations, skills, time, and effort to assure their clients a vigorous and effective defense provided for by the U.S. Constitution, there are a few factors that the most effective defense attorneys employ to...
This is part two of our two-part series on the problems of drug addictions and prison sentencing. In part one of our series, we discussed the State of Colorado's prison system and the legislative debate over whether to open a shuttered prison due to the burgeoning...
Despite Colorado’s reputation as the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, the state legislature has not done much to reduce enforcement or penalties on drugs that remain illegal. According to a recent report published in the Colorado Independent, officials...
You have two drinks at a friend’s house and feel find to drive home, but on the way a police officer pulls you over. They suspect that you are driving under the influence of alcohol and have you complete a breathalyzer test. You are surprised that your blood alcohol...
Colorado's opioid epidemic has recently taken focus at the state capitol, as officials express the need to limit the drug abuse that is killing hundreds each year. More than 63,000 people have died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2017. Opioids were involved in 75...
