Archives for: June 10th, 2013

Colorado Supreme Court Case, People v. Mason and What it Means to You

Jun 10
2013

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes | DUI | DWI

It is well established law that the police cannot legally stop your vehicle without reasonable suspicion.  Where matters become a little less clear is the law that holds that once the purpose of the initial stop of a defendant’s vehicle has been accomplished, and no other reasonable suspicion exists to support further investigation, any ongoing detention of the defendant and his vehicle is illegal.  A recently decided Colorado Supreme Court,

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There’s No Such Thing as an Insignificant Criminal Charge

Apr 22
2013

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Domestic Battery | Misdemeanors | Probation Violations

Although it is true that some crimes are considered more serious than others and therefore carry more severe penalties upon conviction, it does not follow that there is such a thing as an insignificant criminal charge. If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, it is significant, and you will want to avail yourself of the services of a reputable criminal lawyer in Denver as soon as possible

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House Bill 12-1085

Nov 21
2012

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Domestic Violence | Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

A new law passed earlier this year, allowing prosecutors to utilize out of court statements by a developmentally challenged victim against a defendant in a jury trial, is currently being used for the first time in a Denver rape case.

 

Hearsay evidence (a statement, other than one made by a witness testifying at a trial, offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted) typically is inadmissible in a

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Medical Marijuana Rule Changes

Jun 6
2011

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Drug Crimes | Medical Marijuana

Today, the Colorado Board of Health approved a series of rule changes impacting the use and also distribution of medical marijuana.  Some have criticized these changes are pro-law enforcement.  Supporters of the changes argue the changes merely “clarify” the language of Amendment 20, while opponents argue that the changes seek to undermine Amendment 20.

 

Amendment 20, which legalized medical marijuana in Colorado, was passed in 2000.  That amendment defined

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