Attorney Diego defends people in Denver against credit card fraud and related allegations. If the police allege that you use a credit card, debit card, or other financial device without the owner’s permission, or used that card knowing it has expired or been cancelled, you may be charged with the unauthorized use of a financial transaction device. The severity of this charge depends upon the value obtained by the individual using the card: it is a class 1 misdemeanor if the value is less than one thousand dollars, a class 5 felony if the value obtained is more than one thousand dollars but less than twenty thousand, and a class 3 felony if the value obtained is more than twenty thousand dollars.
Credit card or debit card fraud charges can be very serious, and may have a detrimental impact on your ability to seek employment in the future. Should you be charged with unauthorized use of a financial transaction device, or fear that you may be charged, please contact defense attorney Kimberly Diego to discuss your situation today.
If your partner called the police during an argument and now wants the case dropped, you may assume the two of you can simply explain that to the court and move on. In Colorado, domestic violence cases do not work that way. Once police make an arrest or prosecutors file charges, the case belongs to the state, not the person who made the original report.
When someone is charged with a crime in Colorado, one of the first questions that matters is whether the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor. The difference affects where the case is handled, the possible jail or prison sentence, the amount of fines, and the long-term consequences of a conviction.
In general, misdemeanors are less serious offenses that are usually punishable by county jail time, probation, fines, or other
A bail or bond hearing in Colorado is one of the first major court appearances after a criminal arrest. It determines whether a person will remain in custody while their case moves forward or be released under specific conditions. Although it happens early in the process, the decisions made at this stage can influence the entire direction of the case.
In most situations, this hearing occurs within hours or days