The state of Colorado has adopted federal laws that disquality individuals from the purchase and possession of firearms if they are convicted of many domestic violence misdemeanor offenses. What this means for your right to possess firearms while charges are proceeding, and how any previously owned firearms must be treated […]
Category: Criminal Defense
Many states, if not all, will impose harsher consequences on defendants who have prior convictions. Colorado is no exception. Whether or not this is fair is another discussion, but for now, you need to understand what this means for you if you have been charged with a crime and have […]
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and intimidated if you have been charged with a crime. This is partly because of the terminology, which includes the type of offense you have been charged with. Understanding the nature of your charges can help you understand the potential penalties you face, which […]
Domestic violence is a nationwide problem that likewise impacts many individuals in the state of Colorado. According to the Colorado Attorney General in 2020 alone there were 63 deaths as a result of domestic violence. As clarified by the Legal Information Network of Colorado, the criminal law in the state provides a definition […]
Domestic violence is a crime that is treated seriously in Colorado, and is defined as an act of violence or the threat of an act of violence on an individual with whom the perpetrator has been involved in an intimate relationship. The requirements of police officers when they encounter situations of […]