Colorado Criminal Defense Blog
Can You Be Arrested For Fishing Without A License?
Can you be arrested for fishing without a license in Colorado?
The short answer is: probably not. Unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances, there will be no jail time for fishing without a license. But there could be severe penalties for fishing without a license.
Hunting and fishing are common pastimes in the United States, and especially so in Colorado. Thus, there are plenty of rules and regulations in place to protect outdoorsmen and wildlife. When you break those rules or regulations, there could be serious consequences. [..]
So You’ve Been Served A Notice of Hearing After A Wildlife Violation. What Now?
Have you ever gotten a notice of hearing after a wildlife violation?
Documents like the notice of hearing are designed to give you all the information you need in one place. This sounds convenient, yet they often use language that can be tricky to understand.
Jeff Weeden is a criminal defense attorney in the Denver area, representing clients in wildlife and fishery violations. If you’ve found yourself in a position where there’s a chance the state could suspend your license, we’re going to break down your notice [..]
Tax Evasion Penalties
Tax evasion penalties are no joke. The government incarcerates thousands of people every year for tax crimes. Do you know the IRS’s tax fraud punishments?
Frequently, tax fraud punishment is no more than a civil penalty. But, rare cases exist in which the taxpayer can experience criminal charges–when an IRS auditor hands your case over to the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit.
Jeff Weeden is a Denver attorney with extensive experience in white-collar crime. Tax fraud is a category of white-collar crime that encompasses anything [..]
What is Check Fraud in Colorado?
Check fraud, or writing a bad check to pay for goods or services, is a serious offense in Colorado. Depending on the amount of money in question, penalties may include felony or misdemeanor charges.
Colorado Revised Statute 18.5.205 is the Colorado statute that defines the crime of check fraud. This statute makes it unlawful to issue a check with the intention of defrauding someone for payment of goods and services.
Jeffrey Weeden is an experienced Denver white-collar crime attorney. Mr. Weeden understands fraud penalties can be [..]
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