Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

July 15, 2024 Posted by: Jeff

Categories: Colorado Court System

Truancy Laws in Colorado

Under Colorado law, there are numerous compulsory school attendance laws designed to protect both parents and students from delinquency and abuse. Truancy laws in Colorado establish strict attendance requirements to ensure that children receive a proper education and are not neglected. The intent of these laws is to encourage regular school attendance and prevent physical patterns of absentness that could lead to more legal problems in the future, and violating them can lead to serious legal consequences. 

If Colorado truancy laws are broken, not only can parents [..]

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January 8, 2024 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy | Probation/Parole

Understanding Probation in Colorado

Navigating probation in Colorado can be overwhelming, but with the right legal guidance, it doesn’t have to be. At WeedenLaw, our team of Colorado criminal defense attorneys is dedicated to simplifying the probation process for our clients. Understanding your rights and obligations under Colorado’s probation system is crucial, whether you’re exploring probation as an alternative to incarceration or dealing with the repercussions of a probation violation. 

Our goal at WeedenLaw is to provide you with the knowledge and legal support necessary to effectively navigate Colorado criminal cases, [..]

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December 18, 2023 Posted by:

Categories: Traffic Offenses

Reckless Driving in Colorado Explained

In Colorado, reckless driving is a serious driving offense that can significantly impact your life. From hefty fines and the potential loss of your driver’s license to possible jail time, it’s important to take reckless driving charges seriously. 

At WeedenLaw, we understand the complexities of Colorado’s traffic laws. In this post, our criminal defense attorneys will cover key aspects of reckless driving, the potential consequences, and the strategies we use when fighting against reckless driving charges.

If you’re facing a reckless driving charge, contact the Denver criminal [..]

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December 4, 2023 Posted by:

Categories: Colorado Court System | Criminal Defense Strategy

Can Additional Charges Be Added in Court?

Criminal cases can be incredibly stressful, especially for first-time offenders, and being formally charged with a crime can feel like the end of the world. But are prosecutors able to add or change charges before a person goes to trial? Can the charges be changed while the trial is ongoing?

Understanding how criminal charges work and how prosecutors can modify them is crucial in any criminal case. Luckily, Denver criminal defense attorney Jeff Weeden is here to help those accused of a crime understand all of the [..]

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October 17, 2023 Posted by:

Categories: Colorado Court System

Creating Reasonable Doubt in Colorado

In Colorado criminal law, a criminal defendant is presumed innocent until the prosecuting attorney can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt for the crime charged. While you often tend to hear these phrases on legal television shows, you may still wonder what they actually mean. 

In this blog post, the knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys from WeedenLaw explain reasonable doubt and how our law firm can help establish it during your criminal case. If you’re facing a criminal conviction, contact Denver criminal defense lawyer Jeff Weeden at (720) [..]

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