Criminal Defense

It’s important to understand what happens to the belongings that are in your possession when you’re arrested. It’s also crucial to understand what can happen to the property that you own and live in and how your belongings will be dealt with if you are arrested as well. Ideally, you’d be able to deal...

You’ve probably heard it said many times if you watch TV: if you get arrested, you are entitled to an attorney, even if you cannot afford one. At what point in the process is a lawyer necessary? Should you hire one right away? If you aren’t familiar with the criminal justice system, you might...

For many people, being on probation feels like a gift because they avoided being sent to jail. For others, jail is a component of their probation sentence, which mean that probation really starts after their release from jail. Regardless of whether it represents a positive or a negative outcome, probation can be inconvenient. Whether...

Dealing with any type of criminal matter is incredibly intimidating and scary. If you’ve been through a trial and were found guilty and are wondering what your options are, you might be wondering how the appeals process works and if it’s something you can utilize. In this case, contacting an experienced lawyer can be...

Being charged with any type of domestic violence offense is scary and very serious. There can be lifelong consequences, and if you find yourself in this position, it’s important to find an experienced attorney. While it’s ultimately your attorney’s job to develop a strategy to defend you, it’s helpful for you to know the...

  All types of criminal charges are serious, but assault charges can be particularly worrisome, particularly in terms of collateral consequences. In Colorado, there are several different types of assault charges. It’s important to know what you can be charged with, what the penalties are, and what you and an experienced criminal defense lawyer...

On Thanksgiving 2009, James K. killed his wife and two teen daughters. In his defense, the man had been under substantial stress. Several months earlier, his wife had left him and taken the children with her. Also that year, James had lost his job and been forced to move in with his parents. Did...

We have all seen some so-called psychology tests that aren’t worth the time spent to take them. They appear in magazines or online quizzes. They aren’t intended to diagnose mental health problems. They’re meant for fun, or whatever insight you may find.  There have been a lot of psychological tests over the decades, and...

As protests continue across the U.S. and even globally, many experts have come forward with ideas for how to improve the criminal justice system so that it isn’t so unfair to people of color. Harsh police tactics, over-policing in minority neighborhoods, racial profiling and other issues have brought us to a point where it’s...

A “deepfake” is an image, audio or video file that has been altered to make it appear that it is something other than what it is. Software to alter files is increasingly available to hobbyists and others online, and that may mean that it will soon become prevalent in court cases. Deepfakes can be...