In Denver, as in other jurisdictions, weapons crimes carry serious legal consequences, including fines, imprisonment, and a permanent criminal record. One crucial element in prosecuting weapons-related offenses is the establishment of intent—the mental state or purpose behind the possession or use of the weapon. In this blog, we will explore the role of intent in Denver weapons crime cases. We’ll examine how prosecutors seek to establish intent, how defense attorneys
Think back to a situation when you had one beer with co-workers for happy hour, had some wine with your dinner at a restaurant, or sipped a glass of champagne at a friend’s wedding reception. You may have figured it would be fine to drive yourself home because one drink wouldn’t put you over the legal BAC limit of .08%, and there was no way you would get pulled over