Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

July 14, 2020 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Drug Charges

Fighting Felony Drug Charges

Finding yourself facing drug charges is a daunting situation.  There can be numerous questions surrounding your arrest that leave you looking for an ally for representation and guidance.  Below you’ll find some helpful information intended to give you a starting point for building a successful defense and fighting felony drug charges.

What Determines If A Drug Charge Is A Misdemeanor Or Felony?

As with any crime, there are variables that determine the severity of the charges.  For drug possession crimes, a key aspect is the quantity of [..]

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December 9, 2020 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

Bail Amount by Crime

In this blog, we put together a list of the typical bail amounts by crime. This is to give you an approximate idea of what is a reasonable bail amount according to the charge. 

How is bail cost determined?

According to the 8th amendment, anyone arrested for a crime is entitled to a fair bail amount. Bail is not intended to be a punishment. It is simply money that the defendant or someone on behalf of the defendant pays to the court. Once someone pays their bail, [..]

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June 23, 2020 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

24 Hour Attorney in Denver

Do you need a 24-hour attorney in the Denver area?

Law enforcement exists outside the normal 9-to-5 office schedule. Have you ever wondered what you would do if police arrested you in the dead of night, or on a weekend, or a holiday?

Well, now you know: you would call a 24-hour attorney like Jeff Weeden.

But why do you need a 24-hour attorney? Why is it important to have an attorney immediately after police arrest you?

Here, attorney Jeff Weeden will explain why it is important [..]

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June 18, 2020 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Assault/Battery

What is 2nd Degree Assault in Colorado?

Assault occurs any time one person causes bodily harm to another, or even causes the other person to fear bodily harm. But not all assaults are equal. What do you know about 2nd degree assault in Colorado?

Colorado defines 2nd degree assault as one person intentionally hurting another. However, 2nd degree assault only involves non-serious injuries. More serious injuries could result in a first-degree assault charge. 

In this post, Denver attorney Jeff Weeden will explain second degree assault charges as well as the possible penalties. We’ll also [..]

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May 18, 2020 Posted by: WeedenLaw

Categories: Child Molestation | Sex Crimes

Online Solicitation Lawyer in Colorado

Is the state of Colorado charging you with online solicitation of a minor?

Online solicitation of a minor in Colorado falls under the state’s sexual exploitation laws. In turn, Colorado’s sexual exploitation laws are a subset of the state’s child pornography laws. These laws are some of the harshest in the country. Prosecutors and judges often pursue maximum penalties in these cases.

In this post, sex crimes attorney Jeff Weeden will answer all your questions regarding sexual exploitation charges, as well as possible legal defenses. 

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