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What can I expect when I return to Denver? I'm in AA and need to make amends. Bond set to $1300. Should I expect jail time?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I agree with the responses of other counsel but would add that it appears although you seem motivated to be sober and address your mental health...

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Should I call someone's probation officer if I know they are constantly violating probation?

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I concur with the prior answers, especially that of counsel list. I think to real issue for you is not whether your ex complies with probation,...

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Well later today someone told me she went to court to try start filing for a restraining order. This is false! What do I do?!

Douglas's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

Sorry you are going through all this but as a threshold matter, I caution you against sharing so much detail online about events that apparently...

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Will this break the rules of my probation?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 22, 2016

I agree with counsel Weeden's response. If the prosecutor and judge did not know about the minor in possession ticket at the time you were...

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Should I fight this or take a plead also me I looking at jail if guilty what should I do please help!!!

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

Sorry you are in this mess, but it really is a mess. In addition, it would be irresponsible for an attorney on this site to tell someone to "take...

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How do I change a parenting plan?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

I agree with counsel Harkess' response with some additional comment. Your ex-wife would be in contempt of the Court's Order if you have joint...

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Cps has my kids i have been complying absolute but have fears about the kinship guardian trying to keep them. I have a court app

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 16, 2016

Sorry you are facing this stress. However, if you have a court-appointed attorney you need to speak with your attorney about your concerns. If you...

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Can this record be sealed even though it's a felony charge?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 16, 2016

If you were convicted as an adult, and did no receive a deferred sentence that later was dismissed, the short answer is no. In Colorado, only...

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Who can I talk to to get this all cleared up and when will they post bail?

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 16, 2016

Sorry your boyfriend is going through this. However, this is an excellent example of the dangers of trying to navigate the mine field of court...

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Getting attorney fees paid to fight an APR case against, when the other party has an attorney

Douglas's answer | Answered on January 13, 2016

Sorry you are going through this. You really do need to retain an attorney to preserve your rights and your son's best interest. However, a...

Douglas Todd Cohen's Answers (282)

What can I expect when I return to Denver? I'm in AA and need to make amends. Bond set to $1300. Should I expect jail time?

Should I call someone's probation officer if I know they are constantly violating probation?

Well later today someone told me she went to court to try start filing for a restraining order. This is false! What do I do?!

Will this break the rules of my probation?

Should I fight this or take a plead also me I looking at jail if guilty what should I do please help!!!

How do I change a parenting plan?

Cps has my kids i have been complying absolute but have fears about the kinship guardian trying to keep them. I have a court app

Can this record be sealed even though it's a felony charge?

Who can I talk to to get this all cleared up and when will they post bail?

Getting attorney fees paid to fight an APR case against, when the other party has an attorney