I pled not guilty to a traffic offense. My court day has been pushed back twice. Have they violated my right to a speedy trial?
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Answered on May 28, 2020
C.R.S. 18-1-405 provides a 6-month "speedy trial" deadline. Late January to late May is less than six months, so your right has not been violated,...
Can I expunge a failure to appear charge that is from juvenile felony off my adult record?
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Answered on May 28, 2020
A "failure to appear" is not a charge, it is a warrant for missing court on a pending case. Your CBI shows the FTA because it is a record of a...
What are the legal restraints on a bail enforcement agent tapping your phone or accessing your phones microphone?
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Answered on May 28, 2020
I'd be shocked if bounty hunters actually had the ability to "tap" a phone other than them playing around with some kit they bought on the...
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How do I go about a law suit against someone who gave me an std?
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Answered on May 26, 2020
You'll want to speak with a personal injury lawyer about a lawsuit. In terms of your nudes being posted online, Colorado law actually makes such...
What are the chances of getting off probation early?
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Answered on May 21, 2020
With a BAC above a 0.2 and your probation officer not recommending early termination, your chances are not good. Generally judges will go with...
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Can I seal two controlled substance possession charges? The last one was on June 24, 2007.
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Answered on May 21, 2020
It is impossible to answer without more information. You listed this as federal law- If they are federal charges with convictions, no. If they are...
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My wife was charged in a domestic violence case. Does filing for divorce help exonerate her in the case with the state?
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Answered on May 20, 2020
Filing for divorce has no direct effect on the criminal case, but it could be used to support her theory of defense at trial or in negotiations...
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Got 2 DUIs in 2017---doesnt matter why ?
I want a license but cannot afford the interlock or payments
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Answered on May 20, 2020
Yes. Go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/ILK-FinancialAssistance for more information and to determine if you are eligible.
Is it legal to record conversations? Is it legal to put a gps tracker on someone's vehicle?
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Answered on May 20, 2020
For recording conversations, the key to "one party consent" is that they must be a party to any conversation that they recorded. If they recorded a...
With a permanent protection order, what exactly is the definition of "possessing" a firearm?
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Answered on May 20, 2020
Possession does not mean to personally own, it simply means having control over an object and being aware of that control for a sufficient amount...
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