Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

January 25, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: White Collar Crime

What is Honest Services Fraud?

Honest services fraud is “a scheme or artifice to deprive another of the intangible right of honest services,” as defined in the related federal statute. It is an extension of mail or wire fraud. As there is no clear definition of “honest services,” the courts reserve the right to define and limit the statute. The original intent behind the federal statute was to lessen government corruption. However, the law’s language does not place a limit on who can be charged with honest services fraud. 

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January 25, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: Sex Crimes

Differences Between Prostitution and Escort Services

Many people use the terms “escort service” and “prostitute” interchangeably. But are they really the same thing? Are they similar at all? What are the legal differences between prostitution and escort services?

Our experienced Colorado criminal defense attorneys at WeedenLaw are here to answer your questions and to outline the key differences between a prostitute and an escort.

What is an Escort?

An escort is any person or persons who, for profit, is available to the public for purposes of accompaniment or companionship. In a general sense, [..]

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December 9, 2020 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

How Do I Fight a False Arrest?

If you were the victim of false arrest, find out more about how you can fight it here in this blog from Denver criminal defense attorney Jeff Weeden. 

What is a legal arrest?

An arrest is generally made after a judge or magistrate grants a warrant to the police. The warrant authorizes the detention of an individual. Arrests may be made without warrants if the authorities have probable cause, or there are extenuating circumstances at the time of the arrest.

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January 20, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: DUI/DWI

What’s the Difference Between a DUI, DUID, and a DWAI?

In the state of Colorado, many people assume that because marijuana is legal, they can get away with driving under its influence. This is not the case. Marijuana is still considered a drug, and driving with any drug or alcohol in your system can result in a criminal charge. DUI, DWAI, and DUID charges are all abbreviations for a legal offense involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A charge for any of these crimes can have a negative impact on your record and your [..]

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January 20, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

What Is The Make My Day Law?

Finding yourself in a situation where your safety becomes threatened can be very stressful. It is hard to know how to react and how to defend yourself in a legal manner. In a situation like this, there is a thin line between what’s considered assault and what is self-defense. It is important that you’re able to distinguish this, as an assault charge can result in a prison sentence. To make this distinction, you must understand the actions that are legal grounds for self-defense. If the encounter doesn’t [..]

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