There are two kinds of restraining orders in all criminal cases in Colorado. What I will call the "basic" restraining order cannot be lifted while...

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What should I expect after being subpoenaed to testify for the state in a criminal case?

If your testimony is directed as an eyewitness to the theft of your car - it is unlikely that it will be used during cross examination - this is...

Facing DUI Charges, don't think I have received a notice of revocation or anything.Heard a BAC from bloodwork could take months.

Your concerns are justified. I just had a client who also checked his mail daily and did not receive the notice of the hearing. If that happens -...

There is a procedure to lift the no contact order at the first appearance your husband has in court. You should immediately notify the DA that you...

Can a father file charges against a 21 yr male who kept 17 yr old daughter against her will physically abused and tortured her.

My colleagues are of course correct but there are two additional concerns I would raise here. First - the issue of retaliation is very real. If...

It is rare for your probation to be an agreed upon term of years. If is a sentence imposed by a judge - the sentencing judge has the authority to...

Son felony 4 assault,no jail time 5 yrs ago. psych/bipolar PMH facility 6 mths.help on expunge his record?Meds, therapy fixed

At present there is no procedure to seal this kind of felony conviction. However if your son was incompetent at the time he entered the plea - and...

Can my parents press charges on my bf if he gets me prego

I would not be so quick here. While it is true that if you had sexual relations at 15 or since -- and he is less than 10 years older - which he is...

If I'm in another state during a trial I'm a witness/victim in will the courts still subpoena me?And will they know if I return?

If this is a misdemeanor case - the likelihood of the DA attempting an out of state subpoena is slim. But let's be clear - it is unethical for a...

I respectfully disagree with the former answer. I cannot tell what the meaning of the word "charge" is from your question -- what the original...