One of the most frequent complaints I hear from prospective clients during free consultations is that the police did not read them their rights.  The significance of any such omission may not be as serious as you would think.

 

There is no blanket rule requiring a police officer to read you your rights, or as they are known in legal terms, Miranda rights.  You are only entitled to a

Particularly for those who have never been in trouble before, hiring a lawyer can be an intimidating proposition.  Facing criminal charges can be traumatic, and there are those in the profession who will seek to take advantage of the perceived weakness created by that trauma by charging exorbitant rates.  There is no simple answer to whether a cheaper lawyer or more expensive lawyer will take better care of your case.

Facing criminal charges can be stressful.  Understandably concerned about what will happen in their case and what possible outcomes may occur, an individual seeking legal counsel often desires a guarantee.  Potential clients often ask what I can guarantee to them if they retain my services.  I always tell them the same thing – that while I understand the desire to have a guarantee, I am ethically unable to give them

A story receiving some media attention in the Rocky Mountain area this weekend is the filing of charges against two men in Utah for allegedly knocking over a rock formation. One has been charged with criminal mischief, and the other charged with conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, both felonies.  The video of the incident, which occurred several months ago, has received many hits online.

 

While one of the men

Given that the Broncos will be competing in the Super Bowl, the Denver Police Department is prepared for the worst case scenario – and that scenario is likely to materialize whether the team wins, as most who live in Colorado hope (and expect) they will, or loses.

 

The downtown area of Denver will be particularly scrutinized both during and following the game; expect a visible presence of law enforcement