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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Colorado Criminal Law - Motion To Suppress Evidence - New 2015 Case Changes Burden of Proof.jpgBy H. Michael Steinberg – Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Online Blog

Colorado Criminal Law – Motion To Suppress Evidence – New 2015 Case Changes Burden of Proof – For over 30 years the burden of going forward in a Colorado criminal Motion to Suppress Evidence hearing was on the prosecution. With the announcement of a new case People vs Cunningham – that burden – in many Colorado criminal courtrooms – now sits with the Defendant and his or her lawyer.

The Case of People v. Cunningham 314 P.3d 1289 (Colo. 2013), 13SA179,

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Lawyer

What follows are questions and answers about one of the most important questions under Colorado criminal law .

WHEN do certain things have to happen – what are the deadlines for the government and for the accused Defendant?

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By H. Michael Steinberg – Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer For Bail Bond Issues

Colorado’s New Bail Bond Law Means More Fairness In Setting Bail Bonds and Bail Bond Conditions

With the passage of the Pretrial Bail Law  in 2013 – H.B. 13-1236 – on May 11, 2013, Colorado started the process to reform bail bond laws that had led to unfair and unintended results for decades (since 1972 – 42 years!).

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Confidentiality Of Lawyer – Client Communications – Is It Safe To Talk To Your Lawyer From Jail? – The sanctity of lawyer client communication is one of the most fundamental of all rights accorded under Colorado criminal law.

The confidentiality of your conversations with your lawyer, doctor or spiritual advisor are among the oldest privileges accorded by our legal system.

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By H. Michael Steinberg – Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – The Right To Vote In Colorado

The question – Colorado Criminal Lawyer Series – Will I Lose My Right To Vote If I Am Convicted? is a question I am often asked. It goes to the issue of the “collateral” or indirect – unforeseen impacts of a criminal conviction.

To many – the right to vote is as important as their freedom.

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Colroado Insurance Fraud - 18-5-211By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Insurance Fraud – Theft Crimes Lawyer –

Email the author at hmsteinberg@hotmail.com

Colorado Law Codifies All Types Of Insurance Fraud Section 18-5-211

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by H. Michael Steinberg Author, Colorado Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Lawyer and Litigator – Email the Author at hmsteinberg@hotmail.com

Quietly a few years ago Colorado enacted a “domestic violence leave law” allowing for up to three days of leave from work for persons who are the alleged victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Fortunately the law only applies to employers with more than 50 employees.

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By H. Michael Steinberg – Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer for Criminal Trials

In 2015 the Colorado State Supreme Court carefully and logically set out the standards – the tests – to be applied by Colorado State Judges in deciding whether or not to grant a continuance of a criminal trial for a Defendant to fire his present lawyer and retain a new lawyer.

In People v. Brown, 2014 CO 25 (April 7, 2014), Justice Brian Boatright held that a trial judge must apply a “balancing test” to a Defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to seek and obtain a continuance of a criminal trial.

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By H. Michael Steinberg – Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney – Email

Many alleged victims of crime file charges with the various Colorado police departments – then they wait.

The following information explains how the police terminate or “complete” those investigations.

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney

Michael Maher was a trained firefighter with an associates degree in the sane field. He had a degree from a fire academy and was certified in wild land fire fighting. What he didn’t have was permission to fight the two fires he has now been prosecuted for in Colorado.

Impersonation of a firefighter or police officer is a crime in Colorado. The law is found Impersonating a Peace Officer under C.R.S. 18-8-112:

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