A preliminary hearing in Colorado is a limited court proceeding available in certain felony cases. The judge does not decide whether the accused is guilty. Instead, the prosecution must show probable cause to believe that the charged offense occurred and that the accused committed it. Although that is a much lower standard than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the hearing can give a Denver criminal defense lawyer an early opportunity
Though often grouped together, theft, robbery, and burglary are three distinct crimes in Colorado.
All three are serious criminal offenses that carry severe consequences, but these three offenses are distinguished by a variety of factors—including means, methods, and victims involved in the crime.
Below, we’ve explored some of the similarities and differences between theft, robbery, and burglary.
Theft. This is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety
