By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The role of witness testimony is the bedrock of every criminal trial. If witnesses had the right to refuse to come to court and to testify the criminal justice system would surely collapse.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
This is important as the result of a violation of this rule could influence the result of your Colorado criminal case.
Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers in Colorado criminal cases are legally prohibited from any attempt to barred influence ANY witness or possible witness or source of information, from cooperating with or speaking to the other side to the case.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
While it may not make good common sense to flip off a police officer or use profanity when he or she is deciding whether to cite you with a traffic offense or to arrest you for a crime that is – well “arrestable” or not depending on the officer’s discretion — it is clear in Colorado that the US and Colorado versions of the First Amendment’s protection for free speech are alive and well.
Two recent Colorado cases have resulted in dismissals and large monetary awards after police officers made arrests in response to being fliped off or being sworn at by Colorado citizens.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Failing to appear in the Colorado criminal court system IS serious. Unlike missing an appointment with a doctor, lawyer, or dentist, there are serious consequences. This article addresses the nature of failure to appear incidents and what to do if you miss your court date.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney
Character Letters – A Guide From Your Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer- Character letters in Colorado criminal cases DO make a difference. This article is intended to be a comprehensive guide to help those who want to write letters for your Colorado criminal case to understand the components of a “successful” character letter.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
A statute is a law. A statute of limitations is a law that exactly specifies the maximum length of time allowed for Colorado District Attorneys to filed charges in a criminal case.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Two Types Of Colorado Probation ViolationsThe two basic types of probation violations are technical violations and violations based upon the commission of new crimes. Judges who sentence Defendants in the latter type of cases often express disappointment that reflects their regret that by granting probation they “took a chance” on the Defendant and that risk was a mistake.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Prescription Fraud crimes in Colorado under C.R.S. 18-18-415 are becoming more common in a time when an opioid addiction crisis is gripping the nation.
The crime, commonly referred to as “script fraud” basically consists of using fraud, deceit, or forgery to obtain prescription drugs. It is a Class Four Drug Felony (DF-4) and brings with it a possible sentence of up to 12 months in jail and/or a $100,000.00 fine.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Speedy trial – SimplifiedThe Sixth Amendment Protects The Right To A Speedy Trial
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The question of whether law enforcement can take your blood involuntarily in an alcohol-related criminal case is a critically important case to understand. The involuntary taking of blood from an individual by the State calls into question serious and important issues of constitutional law.
Taking involuntary blood samples involves a compelled physical intrusion beneath the subject’s skin and into his veins for use as evidence in a criminal investigation. This kind of invasion of bodily integrity implicates an individual’s most deeply held expectations of privacy.
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