By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Drug Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
There are many reasons why people are charged with drug crimes in Colorado. The most recent epidemic of heroin possession cases can, in large part, be tied to the opioid crisis. Understanding how many those accused of the illegal possession of serious controlled substances such as heroin come to use and possess this drug is critical to defending these cases in Colorado criminal courts.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
Colorado Criminal Law – Am I In Custody? Understanding Your Miranda Rights – Understanding your Miranda rights is as simple as analyzing two questions: Were you in custody? If yes, were you questioned by law enforcement?
Both questions have to be answered in the affirmative before your so called “Miranda rights” attach the situation.
Judges Must Allow Medical Marijuana Use While On Colorado Bail
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Drug Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
Judges Must Allow Medical Marijuana Use While On Colorado Bail
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
Colorado Criminal Law – Should I Testify At My Trial?
The Research Will Surprise You – One of the most difficult decisions in any Colorado criminal trial is the decision whether to testify or not to testify on your own behalf.
Colorado Peeping Tom Privacy Laws 18-7-801
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
With the increasing popularity and availability of commercial drones – the dangers of invasion of privacy charges have escalated exponentially – as a recent couple in Utah just learned.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
Why Isn’t My Lawyer Getting More Aggressive With The Judge? The perception that a criminal defense lawyer is not “fighting for you” in court because the lawyer is well known and well received by the District Attorney/Prosecutor is a common flaw in the thinking of persons uninitiated to the criminal justice system.
The advertisements that flood the internet and our television screens of flamboyant “pit bull” trial lawyers prey on those who believe the more aggressive you appear with a Judge for example – the better the result.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Theft Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyer
Employees who are assigned laptop computers upon leaving their employment should be aware of a 2016 Colorado case that addresses what they should do and not do with their employer’s laptop.
Known to some as the Colorado Computer Hacking Law, Colorado’s Computer Crime “Act” was actually two separate laws that are read together – C.R.S. § 18-5.5-101 and C.R.S. Section 18-5.5-102.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Colorado Criminal Law – Tricks Police Use To Get You To Confess – The Interview Room Even the interview room itself is designed to play a role in wearing down the target, whether that target is the suspect, a witness, or even possibly the alleged victim of a crime.
Designing The Interview Room – Where The Interrogation Takes Place
Colorado Criminal Law – Pleading The 5th (Fifth) – Understanding Your Right To Remain Silent – “Pleading the Fifth” seems like a line out of an old Jimmy Cagney gangster movie – but in actuality it is – in my opinion – the single most important civil right asserted in the criminal justice system.
The right is simple on its face but much tougher to apply in different contexts:
U. S. Constitution – Fifth Amendment:
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
Colorado Criminal Law – Immigration Consequences – Deportation Risk Because Of Deferred Judgement and Sentence – Withdrawal Of Plea – In Colorado a deferred judgement and sentence is often considered a “good offer” in cases where the State’s case is strong.
A deferred judgement – is known as an “adjournment” in some states or “diversion” type offer in some states – “stipulated orders of continuance” or “dispositional continuance.” Whatever it is called, the agreement ultimately results in the withdrawal of a guilty plea and dismissal of the case after certain agreed upon conditions are met.
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