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Can a high school student be suspended for fighting and also be given a ticket for it too?

H.'s answer | Answered on October 22, 2016

I would add this - there may be defenses to the criminal charge based on how your son was "handled" at the school - SRO's - the police often...

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What is the law in Aurora Colorado in this domestic violence case which was so minor and wife did not call police.

H.'s answer | Answered on September 14, 2016

She cannot "plead the fifth" - that husband - wife privilege was taken away many years ago. If she fails to show at trial and she has been...

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What will happen in a Colorado court, when accused of domestic violence, if the alleged victim does not show up to the trial

H.'s answer | Answered on September 10, 2016

John is correct but I would add this.. The prosecutor may ask for a continuance within the time frame which is known as "speedy trial" (6 months...

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I couldn't get my wife served with a temporary restraining order, What happens next?

H.'s answer | Answered on July 25, 2016

The law does not limit the number of times you are permitted to attempt to serve her. However - as cagy as she is - I would retain a more expert...

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Drop or modify no contact order

H.'s answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

Under Colorado's Victim's Bill of Rights - you can bypass the DA - the victim's advocate and all the red tape and demand to be heard by the Judge...

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How do i go about dropping charges against my 18 year old stepson for burglary, assault, theft and criminal menacing in CO

H.'s answer | Answered on April 17, 2016

I am sorry to tell you that while you can try to influence the District Attorney to plea bargain the case favorably - there is no right to "drop...

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A group of juveniles was arrested for vandalizing 30 cars. Will the courts combine the damages to make a felony charge?

H.'s answer | Answered on April 12, 2016

Judge's don't bring charges - District Attorneys do. There is a provision under Colorado criminal theft laws that allows DA's to "aggregate"...

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How can I get this case dropped/what can I say to the judge? Were there any of his constitutional rights violated?

H.'s answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

It is commonly believed that a Judge has more power than a District Attorney.. Actually the opposite is true. A Judge cannot dismiss a case unless...

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Is there a way to have my arrest history erased?

H.'s answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

No. I am sorry. Under present Colorado law there is no procedure to seal the records

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Is it likely that I will see jail time, and will they try to bring up the other charges again as well? Should I get an attorney?

H.'s answer | Answered on March 24, 2016

The answer depends on the reasons why you could not complete the hours.. The Judge doing the sentencing and the DA's position also matter - but not...

H. Michael Steinberg's Answers (473)

Can a high school student be suspended for fighting and also be given a ticket for it too?

What is the law in Aurora Colorado in this domestic violence case which was so minor and wife did not call police.

What will happen in a Colorado court, when accused of domestic violence, if the alleged victim does not show up to the trial

I couldn't get my wife served with a temporary restraining order, What happens next?

Drop or modify no contact order

How do i go about dropping charges against my 18 year old stepson for burglary, assault, theft and criminal menacing in CO

A group of juveniles was arrested for vandalizing 30 cars. Will the courts combine the damages to make a felony charge?

How can I get this case dropped/what can I say to the judge? Were there any of his constitutional rights violated?

Is there a way to have my arrest history erased?

Is it likely that I will see jail time, and will they try to bring up the other charges again as well? Should I get an attorney?