How to Get the Most Out of Your Initial Consultation on a Criminal or Traffic Matter
Bring All Your Paperwork In Try to bring in everything that has been given to you up to this point by any police officer, judge, clerk, DA or anyone else connected to the case. Having this paperwork more...

So the DA Offered You a DJ&S (Deferred Judgment and Sentence)
Understand A DJ&S Doesn’t Mean You Aren’t Pleading Guilty When you agree to accept a DJ&S, you are pleading guilty to whatever charge is in the paperwork. Let me repeat, you are admitting guilt to t more...

What to Do When You are Appearing in Court on a Summons
Before You Even Get in the Courtroom Get a good night’s sleep before court. You will want to be on the top of your game when you arrive at court. You are going to be making big decisions today and more...

Nine Things to Remember About Protection Orders in Domestic Violence Cases in Colorado
The Basic Protective Order In Colorado, all protective orders have language restraining a defendant from harassing, molesting, intimidating, retaliating against or tampering with any witness or victi more...

Pro Se and Plea: It Must Be A Good Deal If I’m Not Going To Jail… Or Maybe It Isn’t.
There is a real possibility of jail... In Colorado, like most places, the first thing that scares the willies out of people when they are charged in a criminal case is the threat or the perceived thr more...