Should I fight this ticket? If so how? Isn't it the burden of the county to prove I was driving carelessly?

There is a doctrine in the law known as "res ipsa loquitur" - while it applies mostly in civil cases - I suspect the prosecutor will argue that the...

Is there any way to have the record sealed if I take this plea? Is this stipulation mandatory for any deferred sentence?

I assume the case is in El Paso County as they are famous for taking this position. Practically no other DA's office in the State approaches...

Does she have to worry about the 120 days based on CRS? Would there be any benefit to the 120 day request instead of waiting?

I would add to Mr. Reed's answer this - because her exposure for a violation of a Comm Corr sentence means a "transfer" to prison - I suggest going...

How can I get my full criminal record for the state of colorado, it's there a number or a place I can do it here in mexico?

Both lawyers are correct of course. I would add one thing.. sometimes CBI does not pick up local - or municipal court cases - but a thorough...

Can the prosecutor add that when that was not what I was charged with? Is this considered intimidation by the prosecution?

No question that the prosecutor can try the case on the original charge as you did not accept the police officer's original plea bargain. His...

Does the court have to respond to motions within a set time?

The answer is no. This is the kind of situation that should be finessed. When I am in this position - I quietly call the Judge's clerk or his law...

The answer is complicated. The short answer is NOT without a warrant. But with a search warrant the police can search your cell phone and computer...

Is this situation worth hiring a lawyer? Or is the lack of evidence enough for me to just plead not guilty and be fine?

Mr. Bryans is correct. THEY have the burden of proving that not only was your car involved in the earlier accident but that YOU were driving the...

I would add to Mr. Orr's answer that it is very unlikely the DA will know of your juvenile record and you have no obligation to inform the DA of...

My boyfriend was arrested friday evening in douglas county colorado for unlawful possesion of a controlled substance. His CS bon

Joe is correct of course.. I would only add that for you to have the best chance to have his bond lowered - you should attend the bail hearing and...