Colorado Criminal Lawyer BlogColorado Criminal Restitution – Spouses Liability To Pay
By H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Colorado Criminal Restitution – Spouses Liability To Pay
H. Michael Steinberg has 42+ years of experience practicing Colorado criminal law. Mr. Steinberg strives to stay current with the ever changing aspects of criminal law issues and updates resulting in his extensive knowledge of successful criminal defense as well as appellate work. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association, and the Colorado and Arapahoe Bar Associations.
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When Parents And Their Children Don’t Agree In Colorado Juvenile Court
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer – 2025
Introduction: In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967)
The function of a criminal defense lawyer in juvenile criminal cases was addressed in the prominent Supreme Court ruling, In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967). This decision affirmed that every minor accused in a juvenile delinquency proceeding is entitled to legal representation. The Supreme Court determined that children have the right to a lawyer’s assistance whenever they face criminal charges in juvenile court.
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What Exactly Is “Probable Cause” To Arrest Under Colorado Law? A Comprehensive Analysis
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – 2025
Introduction To “Probable Cause” As A Concept
After 42 years of practicing Colorado criminal law – I am still surprised at how the phrase “I know my rights!” is, many times, untrue. One key right under the Colorado and United States constitutions, and one that every citizen should try to understand, is this: before law enforcement can deprive you of your freedom – before they can lawfully arrest you, that arrest must be based on “probable cause.”
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Understanding The Issues Surrounding Recanting A Statement In Colorado Criminal Domestic Violence Cases
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Colorado Domestic Violence Cases And The Impact Of Recanting Alleged Victims
Colorado domestic violence criminal cases can have devastating consequences for those on both sides of the courtroom. In a very high percentage of these cases, the alleged victim (the victim) recants their statements to law enforcement. This article is focused on issues surrounding the “recanting” where victims attempt to “take back” their statements or simply refuse to testify at trial.
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Understanding The Heat Of Passion Defense As Applied To Colorado Violent Crimes
By H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Understanding The Colorado Heat Of Passion Defense: Definition And Legal Basis
The heat of passion “defense” is a legal defense strategy that seeks to mitigate the culpability of a person accused of certain Colorado crimes of violence. Unlike an affirmative defense, which is a complete defense to a conviction, the heat of passion “defense” mitigates, reduces the statutory penalty for a conviction of the crime charged.
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Hands And Feet As Deadly Weapons Under Colorado Law
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Definition Of Deadly Weapons Under Colorado Law
Under Colorado law, the definition of what constitutes a “deadly weapon” is specific, nuanced, and complex.
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2024 – Colorado Felony Stalking 18-3-602 After Counterman vs. Colorado
By H. Michael Steinberg Experienced Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Introduction To Colorado Felony Stalking 18-3-602
The crime of stalking, by its very nature, involves the repeated and unwanted attention by one person that causes fear or emotional distress in another – the alleged victim.
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Understanding The Crime Of Felony Menacing 18-3-206 In Colorado
By H. Michael Steinberg Experienced Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
What IS The Crime Of Felony Menacing In Colorado?
Felony menacing in Colorado is a very serious criminal offense defined under Colorado state law as:
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Colorado Sentencing: A Lawyer’s Duty Is To Properly Prepare For The Sentencing Hearing
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Introduction – The Sentencing Phase Of A Criminal Case Requires Thorough Preparation And Understanding The Judge’s Perspective
Understanding the significance of the sentencing hearing in the Colorado criminal justice system is essential to appreciating attorneys’ multiple and diverse roles in defending their clients. Sentencing hearings are a crucial stage in the legal process. They signal the change from – the heavily adversarial or “litigation stage” of a case – to the punishment stage.
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Colorado Criminal Law: Do I Need A Private Investigator?
By H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer