H. Michael Steinberg has 38+ 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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Understanding Colorado One on One Show-Up Procedures A Close LookBy H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer

Introduction – the Very Real Danger of Misidentification as a Result of One on One Show-ups at the Scene of a Colorado Criminal Investigation

A “show-up” is a procedure used by the police where a lone potential suspect of a recently committed crime is presented in person to an eyewitness to determine if that individual was involved in the commission of the crime.

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer

The New “Miranda Advisement” For Searches – Consent To Search Advisement For Fourth Amendment Searches and Seizures

Colorado is one of only a few states to enact a requirement police officers advise a citizen of their right to refuse a search.

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