Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

December 16, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Theft Charges

Petty Theft and Shoplifter Punishment in Colorado

People will often dismiss petty theft and shoplifting as insignificant crimes. It’s easy to understand why: by definition, petty theft involves taking objects of very little value. But the consequences of petty theft in Colorado can be significant.

Jeffrey Weeden is a criminal defense attorney serving the Denver area. In this post, Mr. Weeden will explain Colorado’s petty theft and shoplifting laws, as well as the potential consequences of petty theft charges. Mr. Weeden will also explain the difference between petty theft and shoplifting in Colorado. Though [..]

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December 16, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

Can Criminal Mischief Charges Be Dropped?

Criminal mischief is a type of property crime in Colorado that refers to the act of knowingly damaging another person’s real or personal property. The law also refers to this crime as the crime of vandalism. Criminal mischief can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the extent of the damage. Convictions range all the way from a Class 3 misdemeanor to a Class 2 felony. 

So, can criminal mischief charges be dropped? Jeffrey Weeden answers this question and more in the following post.

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December 2, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: White Collar Crime

5 Most Common White Collar Crimes in Colorado

Not all crimes are violent crimes. Some crimes, such as Colorado check fraud, credit card fraud, forgery, and money laundering, are not physically violent. In this post, Denver attorney Jeff Weeden explains the five most common white-collar crimes in Colorado.

Common Misconceptions About White Collar Crimes in Colorado

Federal agents coined the term “white collar crime” to describe these crimes in the 1930s. 

When a court charges you with a white-collar crime, you may believe that because the crime is not violent, your punishment will be insignificant. [..]

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November 11, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Probation/Parole

Probation Violation in Colorado. Can I Get Jail Time for VOP?

There are four steps to the probation violation in Colorado:

    Initial arrest First appearances and bond A violation of probation hearing Sentencing

In many ways, the violation process in Colorado is like that of your initial charge. But, when you violate your probation, you don’t have the same rights and protections you did before. This is even if it’s your first time violating probation.

Attorney Jeff Weeden answers “how much time can you get for violating probation?” in this post.

Probation Violation: The Initial Arrest

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October 17, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

Speedy Trial Calculator for Colorado

Regardless of the charges, as an American, you have the right to a speedy trial. As an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney who cares deeply about each one of his cases, Jeff Weeden can determine the best possible course of action for your case, whether that involves invoking your right to a speedy trial or waiving it. When formally charged, requesting a speedy trial calculator provides a general guideline as to when your trial could be. 

Colorado Revised Statute 18-1-405

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