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
Many are traumatized by a Colorado domestic violence investigation. When the police arrive at a “domestic” they are most often in a heightened state of fear (raging adrenalin) from the inherent danger surrounding their arrival.
I have prosecuted and defended domestic violence cases for almost 40 years in Colorado. The domestic violence (DV) reforms of the 1980s and 1990s, while intended to compel a more standardized and professional approach to the police response to DV incidents, have often resulted in mandatory arrests of the wrong party. That has been a direct result of poor training and broad mandates from well-intended laws applied improperly by the police.
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
Over the last 6 years, changes made by the Colorado State Legislature in 2016 has lead to far fewer arrests and incarcerations in Colorado. The change? Allowing Judges and District Attorneys to use a summons to come to court in lieu of an arrest warrant.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The question – “why can’t I just talk directly to the Judge,” is often asked of me by my clients in Colorado criminal cases.
The reason is found at the heart of the sanctity of the criminal justice system itself… basic fairness. With very few exceptions, any contact by a “party” to a civil or criminal case requires the other side being present. If the other side is not present, it is called an “ex parte” contact. An ex parte contact violates the very foundation of the justice system because that contact is inherently unfair to the party not present.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Specialist
The question often arises as to whether a person, who is targeted with the commission of a Colorado criminal act, can be prosecuted in the state of Colorado. This question raises the issue known as the jurisdiction of the court to “hear” to prosecute a criminal case.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Right To Present Defense At A Criminal TrialThe rules of evidence have the potential to be used by the District Attorney in your criminal case to keep out your defense from the jurors deciding your 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
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