By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
In late 2019 the Colorado Supreme Court unanimously decided Allman v People. The holding of the case was simple – “mixed sentences,”– sentences in the same case that imposed prison followed by probation, were illegal both prospectively, and retroactively.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
There is no question that a person charged with a crime in Colorado is under enormous stress that can affect the mental and physical health of that person, as well as family and even close friends. Further, relationships at work or at school can also be impacted by a criminal charge to include the financial strains of funding the defense of the case.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The nightmare of a child’s criminal charge is compounded when, as a parent, you are also criminally charged for your child’s acts.
Guest Blog Post by Kristina Bergsten, Esquire of The Animal Law Firm
At The Animal Law Firm, our Colorado animal lawyers see a lot of good dogs turned over to animal control under pressure from animal control officers. However, you do not have to do this. They are required, under the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution, to obtain a warrant to seize property from you.
If your dog is accused of violating Colorado’s Unlawful Ownership of a Dangerous Dog statute, make them get a warrant to take your dog from you. Don’t give up your dog.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
There is an important line that is crossed when a Colorado police writes you a summons for reckless driving rather than the lesser charge of careless driving.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
The use of stun guns and Tasers in Colorado may present as confusing to those intending to use the weapon in self-defense. This brief article is intended to clarify the state of the law for those considering arming themselves with this significant weapon.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
While I have written on this subject in the past, a recent Colorado case, People v Thomas, has brought the issue of the seizure, and inventory searches of vehicles once again to the attention of criminal defense lawyers across the state.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
To understand a diagnosis of a finding that an alleged victim of a Colorado assault case suffered serious bodily injury, one must begin with a close analysis of the different levels of possible charges of assault under Colorado law.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
Two significant changes that will have a major impact on cases involving alleged violations of Colorado Community Correction sentences were quietly enacted in 2020.
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer
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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