Criminal Defense

Colorado laws, including CRS § 18-12-106, provide very specific limitations on when a person can use or be in possession of weapons. Specifically, this law requires that no person who is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance be able to aim, throw, discharge, or otherwise use specific weapons. Doing so can...

Violent crimes tend to be the more serious type of offense that can carry a lengthy prison sentence. In Colorado, trying and failing to take another person’s life is attempted murder. Attempted murder can be charged as first-degree or second-degree attempted murder, and a defendant can face decades of prison time if convicted if...

Being arrested for a crime is frightening. Whether committing an act occurs with little forethought or it was planned, shoplifting can lead to various consequences if convicted. The thought of spending time in jail is a possibility. Understanding the consequences of shoplifting theft charges and if jail time is a possibility for first offenses is vital....

In Colorado, felony crimes are classified by their severity. A Class 3 Felony is the third most serious category out of six. Types of Class 3 Felonies in Colorado There are many types of class 3 felonies in Colorado, including the following: Vehicular Homicide (CRS 18-3-106) If the defendant drove under the influence of...

In Colorado, there are a number of different felony classes that an individual can be charged with based on the crime’s severity. Class 2 is the second most serious category of felony crimes. Punishments for Class 2 Felonies For a class 2 felony committed on or after July 1, 2018, the presumptive sentencing range...