I was convicted of a misdemeanor Harassment over 5 yrs ago can I still file for Postconviction Relief?

There is an eighteen-month time limitation to file for postconviction relief for a misdemeanor. Because you were convicted of the misdemeanor over...

2010 i got charged with two felonys my attorney said to say i was quitly because it was a good deal for me.

You may have a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel if your attorney failed to investigate or advise you of the immigration consequences of...

Can I Appeal?

Because you pleaded guilty, you will only have limited issues to raise in an appeal of the conviction. To be successful on appeal, for example,...

The state judicial website and the appendix to the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure do not have a form motion for reduction of sentence. This...

You may be able to withdraw your guilty plea pursuant to Crim. P. 35(c) if you can prove that it was not entered knowingly, voluntarily, and...

How does someone that's in prison file a motion to withdraw plea bargain?

It is difficult to withdraw a guilty plea in Colorado because of the procedures in place to ensure that pleas are entered knowingly, intelligently,...

How hard is it to get an appeal for a guilty charge of child molestation?

In Colorado, a criminal defendant has a right to an appeal of a felony conviction. To perfect the appeal of a felony conviction, a Notice of...

Possible removal from U.S. because of previous charges...what do I do now?

You need to speak to an immigration attorney and determine whether you have any remedies available in the removal proceedings. Your only option...

Do you think I have a shot at appealing my case?

Your chance of success on appeal depends on how you or your attorney presented this issue in the trial court and whether the trial judge made any...