Category: Criminal Defense

 

Being placed under arrest is a frightening and often traumatic experience. Still, what you do next can dramatically affect your criminal proceedings.

 

It is important to know what to do ahead of time so that you can remain cool under pressure and maximize your chance of a favorable outcome.

 

We’ve provided a guide covering what you should do — and what you shouldn’t — once you’ve been

 

Colorado’s COCCA law covers organized crime, with a strong focus on racketeering.

 

What exactly does that entail? In this post, we’ll detail the law and associated penalties, and tell you how to protect your rights if you are facing charges.

 

Breaking Down the COCCA Law

 

The Colorado Organized Crime Control Act reads as such:

 

“(1) (a) It is unlawful for any person who knowingly has

 

When you need to hire a criminal defense attorney, you want to hire the best lawyer to get the best results.

 

Who, then, will be the best attorney for you and your case?

 

There are many things to look for when hiring a lawyer. You want to make sure your attorney:

 

  • Is in good standing with the Colorado State Bar.
  • Has time to devote to your

These days, tensions are high not only throughout the country, but around the world: the voicemail inboxes of elected officials are full, social media has been taken over by passionate discussions about the political actions of the Trump administration, and there are more marches and protesters out on the street than ever before.

 

The laws of our country give us the right to assemble and freedom of speech. We

Protection orders, also called restraining orders, limit your freedoms and can be emotionally stressful. Restraining orders are often filed by exes or family members and may prohibit defendants from seeing their children, other loved ones – even pets!

 

Each order is different, but penalties for violating protection orders are serious. So it is important to learn as much as you can about your next steps upon receiving a protection