Assault vs. Battery Crimes in Colorado

Oct 12
2015

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Categories: Assault | Assault & Battery | Battery

Many people use the terms “assault” and “battery” interchangeably. Often these two words are even lumped together in one phrase – “assault and battery” – to describe criminal physical attacks.

 

Colorado law, however, considers these two words distinct from each other, and has different charges and punishments for the two crimes. To make matters even more confusing, the historical distinction of these two terms has actually been reversed under

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What to Do if You are Suspected of a Crime

Oct 5
2015

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Categories: Criminal Defense | DUI

 

Regardless of the seriousness of the alleged crime, you still have rights if you are arrested, stopped, or being investigated for suspected criminal activity. It’s important to be aware of and take advantage of these rights if you want to protect your future and avoid incriminating yourself.

 

We’ve explored five potential situations that could occur if you are suspected of a crime, and included guidance on your rights

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What Qualifies as a “Deadly Weapon” in Colorado?

Sep 28
2015

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Categories: Weapons

 

The phrase “deadly weapon” might conjure images of a semi-automatic rifle or hand grenade.

While these certainly constitute dangerous weapons under Colorado law, our state’s definition of a deadly weapon is not limited to firearms – or even other objects designed to cause injury. Under Colorado law, any type of object, instrument, device, material, or substance may be considered a deadly weapon if it is used in a dangerous

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The Link between Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Domestic Violence

Sep 21
2015

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Categories: Domestic Violence

 

 

Why do some people specifically hurt the ones they claim to love? It’s a question that has been plaguing those who deal with both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence for years.

 

Well, a new study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has unearthed some interesting results regarding the link between substance abuse and domestic violence. The study found a strong correlation between the use of alcohol

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10 Different Types of Fraud

Sep 14
2015

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Categories: Fraud

Fraud is a broad term that encompasses a variety of criminal activities, typically involving statements or acts knowingly deceiving another party for personal gain. Though different fraud crimes have distinct elements and contexts, all types of fraud are considered serious offenses under both Colorado and federal law. In addition, if the US government is harmed or otherwise involved in a fraud case, the fraud crime may be prosecuted as a

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