Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

April 15, 2021 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Sexual Assault Charges

What is Aggravated Sexual Assault?

In the United States, tens of thousands of Americans receive accusations of sexual assault against them. While there is often merit behind these allegations, some may be completely false or otherwise exaggerated to an extreme. Someone accused of this type of sex crime face a potentially lengthy and arduous uphill battle. The consequences of a sexual assault conviction, no matter the degree, can result in a squandered reputation, job termination, hefty fines, and even jail time. Not only that, but the convicted person will need to register [..]

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April 5, 2021 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Uncategorized

What You Should Know About Colorado Open Carry Laws

As you likely know, the Second Amendment is a hot topic in the United States. Because of this, state and federal courts have started to crack down on weapon offenses. For this reason, it is extremely important to understand the intricacies and penalties associated with Colorado’s open carry laws. Adhering as closely as possible to gun laws not only keep you and everyone around you safer, but helps you avoid an unfortunate charge. Colorado explicitly recognizes the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, but it also has [..]

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April 5, 2021 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy | Violent Crimes

What is the Difference Between First and Second-Degree Murder?

You may be under the impression that all murder is equal and the person who committed the act should face equally harsh penalties. However, according to law, different types of murder have different levels of penalties depending on the facts of the case. The severity of the crime is determined by “degrees.” A murder charge may fall under the first, second, or even sometimes third degree depending on the circumstances surrounding the case. So, what is the difference between first and second-degree murder?

Aside from the sole [..]

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February 22, 2021 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile Sentencing

When your child gets into legal trouble, you may not know what to do or where to turn to next. It is a scary thought leaving your child in the hands of a justice system that you likely know nothing about. However, the good news is that juvenile sentencing is much less harsh than what you may be familiar with in reference to adult sentencing. The goal of juvenile sentencing is not necessarily to punish a child, but to rehabilitate them and guide them toward a more [..]

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February 10, 2021 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy | Violent Crimes

Burglary vs Robbery: What’s the Difference?

You might think that burglary and robbery are basically the same crimes. In reality, they have some key differences. When determining which type of crime someone committed, Colorado courts take into account several factors. The distinctions between burglary and robbery mainly involve where and how the unlawful taking of something happened. As a result, charges and sentencing vary depending on the type of crime committed, as well as the scale at which it occurred.

At the Weeden Law Firm, we fight Denver criminal charges with the strongest [..]

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