Does a class two petty offense show up on a background check?

Yes and no. It is a criminal charge and could result in a criminal conviction and therefore could show up on a background check, but without an...

Can the DA make a plea deal for my son contingent on my agreement to plead guilty?

Any plea has to be made knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently, and not as the result of undue influence or coercion. There are circumstances...

You may face some problems due to federal law regarding whether a deferred judgment is a "conviction" that makes you ineligible. C.R.S....

You are correct about your right to file a motion for relief for ineffective assistance of counsel if your attorney failed to advise you that a...

Could someone be brought to trial for child enticement for saying that is a good age for a boyfriend in the state of Colorado?

18-3-305 (1) C.R.S. provides: A person commits the crime of enticement of a child if he or she invites or persuades, or attempts to invite or...

I've heard that in colorado because the law has legalized marajuana that charges resulting from marajuana can be dropped or reve

Legalizing marijuana has not changed DUI laws and does not provide for old DUI's for marijuana to be expunged in any way. If you plead guilty or...

What could happen if I failed to appear on a second traffic ticket?

Your current bond will be forfeited, a new warrant will issue with a higher bond set, and you will eventually be arrested on the warrant.

Does a search warrant need to be time and stamped?

The warrant needs to have an affidavit that alleges facts that constitute probable cause for the search, describe the place to be search and the...

What is the statute of limitations in Colorado for someone convicted of drug paraphernalia?

The statute of limitations only applies to being charged, not a situation where you have already been charged and convicted. The good news is...

Can my state DMV (colorado) use a BAC to take my license, and am I able to challenge the result of my BAC If my case was dismi?

The DMV can suspend your license regardless of the outcome of the criminal case. You may have a remedy for missing the hearing, but it sounds like...