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Gang Violence Crimes in Colorado

Posted on February 29, 2024 in
Gang violence crimes in Colorado are a constant problem, a concern for the safety of many people throughout the region. Many of these events involve firearms and deadly outcomes. That is where an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of James L. Finegan, P.C., can help. Colorado Gang Violence This is not a...
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CRS § 18-12-106 – Prohibited Use of Weapons

Posted on February 20, 2024 in
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...
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Is Domestic Violence a Felony in Colorado? 

Posted on January 5, 2024 in
Domestic violence in Colorado is not a criminal offense on its own but rather a sentencing enhancement that increases the penalties of other crimes where the accused and the victim were or are in an intimate relationship. Therefore, determining whether or not domestic violence is a felony charge often depends on several factors, including...
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Emotional Pain and Suffering Damages – What Can Be Recovered?

Posted on April 4, 2022 in
In Colorado, a person who’s been injured in an accident can seek financial compensation, or damages, for emotional pain and suffering. This does not refer to the physical injuries or financial hardship suffered by the victim, but the emotional, mental or psychological effects of the accident and injury. Without hard evidence, calculating the value...
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Can I Be Partially Responsible for Damages in Colorado?

Posted on February 21, 2022 in
Accidents are often chaotic and confusing, with a lot happening at once. Fault for an accident is not always clear – and, after an investigation, liability does not always go to one party alone. Multiple parties may share financial responsibility for an accident. In some cases, the injured victim is found to be at...
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