DUI in Colorado starting July 2010
Jun 30, 2010
Jail on DUI's The law now requires jail on every 3rd DUI and most 2nd DUI's. First time DUI's also require jail if your BAC was over .2. Interlock is required if your BAC was over .17. Now more th...
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What is Entrapment in Colorado?
Mar 27, 2009
Entrapment Defined Under Colorado Law Entrapment is defined by Colorado Revised Statute Section 18-1-709 as:
The commission of acts which would otherwise constitute an offense is not criminal if the...
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What to Do When You Get a DUI in Colorado
Mar 23, 2009
I got a DUI. Now what? Immediately call an attorney, Do any interviewing that you feel is appropriate and then hire an attorney. DUI cases move faster than virtually every other case. If you refu...
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What to Do if Your Blood Alcohol is over the Limit in Colorado
Mar 23, 2009
Jail? If your BAC was over .2, the statute says that you must serve a minimum of 10 days in jail. There are alternatives however. You might be eligible for in home detention , a work release progra...
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How to File a Small Claims Case in Colorado
Mar 10, 2009
How to initiate a small claims case If you decide to go to court, the procedures for small claims are simple and have to be followed.
You will first need to file a form called a “Notice, Claim and ...
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Should I plea bargain my criminal case or hire an attorney?
Mar 10, 2009
Should I plea bargain my criminal case? In some cases, the prosecutors have standard offers they make and cannot deviate from those offers. For example, in Colorado there are state guidelines that p...
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How to Deal with Your Initial Appearance in Court
Mar 04, 2009
Speak with an Attorney before you Plead Guilty When you go to court for the first time, the prosecutor will likely make you an offer. Usually, this is not the best offer. Often when a person appears ...
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How to Deal with a Marijuana Case in Denver, Colorado
Mar 03, 2009
What to Know about Pleading to Possession of Less than an Ounce of Marijuana before you go to Court If you plead to possession of marijuana in Denver, you may have to pay a fine of up to $100 plus co...
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How to Get a Restraining Order in Denver, Colorado
Feb 27, 2009
How to Obtain a Temporary Restraining Order If you have been physically harmed, someone has threatened to harm you or an act of violence has occurred, you can obtain a temporary restraining order at...
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The Role of a Prosecutor and Criminal Defense Attorney
Feb 24, 2009
United States Supreme Court Justice White Defined the Role of the Prosecutor Law enforcement officers have the obligation to convict the guilty and to make sure they do not convict the innocent. They...
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