Monthly Archives: June 2011

Private Defense Attorney or Public Defender?

You may not qualify for the public defender, but if you do, you may be wondering whether you should keep your public defender or choose to hire a privately retained criminal attorney. Public defenders are attorneys paid by the state, who do not choose their clients.  Similarly, you don’t get to choose which public defender [...]

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Medical Marijuana Rule Changes

Today, the Colorado Board of Health approved a series of rule changes impacting the use and also distribution of medical marijuana.  Some have criticized these changes are pro-law enforcement.  Supporters of the changes argue the changes merely “clarify” the language of Amendment 20, while opponents argue that the changes seek to undermine Amendment 20. Amendment [...]

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