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.

Articles Posted in Colorado character evidence rule 608

Published on: September 11, 2026

Colorado Rule 608: Using Character Evidence To “Humanize” A Defendant – As A Shield

by H. Michael Steinberg

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

The answer is this: one of the most significant Colorado Rules of Evidence, Rule 608, which governs character evidence, was not used to show a witness’s trustworthiness or untrustworthiness on the witness stand.

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