Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

May 20, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy | Expungement/Record Sealing

Colorado Criminal Case Records—How To Keep Them Private

Though it can be difficult to keep your criminal charges private in Colorado, under certain conditions, it is possible.

Colorado Criminal Records and Privacy

As you know, a criminal record can negatively affect your life in a variety of important ways and prevent you from acquiring employment and housing, admittance to colleges and universities, denial of certain professional licenses, loan denials, and a compromised reputation.

Before the internet, complex bureaucratic hurdles had to be jumped to get access to a person’s criminal history. But these days, almost [..]

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March 13, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

Who Has the Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases?

In a criminal trial, the burden of proof always falls on the government—prosecution—who must prove criminal charges against a defendant. In the United States, a defendant is always presumed innocent under any and all circumstances until found guilty under the Constitution’s 5th and 14th Amendment protections of due process.

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Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Explains the Burden of Proof

For an individual to be found guilty in a criminal court, the prosecution must show beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury [..]

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March 7, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy

Do I Need A Criminal Lawyer in Colorado?

We’re often asked, “Do I need a criminal lawyer in Colorado?” The answer is a resounding YES.

If you’ve been charged with any crime or suspect you’ll be arrested, it’s not too soon to retain a criminal defense attorney. While you think you can handle your case alone, the repercussions of not retaining a savvy, experienced criminal defense attorney could make the difference between prison or freedom, a criminal record or not.

Consequences for Criminal Convictions in Colorado

Worst of all, a criminal conviction can take your [..]

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December 27, 2018 Posted by:

Categories: Criminal Defense Strategy | Theft Charges

How Coloradans Can Fight Against Robbery Charges in Denver

Coloradans have seen their fair share of news about robbery recently.

It wasn’t long ago that police arrested a man in Colorado Springs for robbing 17 different establishments throughout the area. An 82-year-old man who allegedly committed a robbery in Colorado and three other states was arrested in Arizona. And people are still pointing fingers and laughing at the attempted robber in Colorado who dropped his pants during the crime.

While it may be difficult not to laugh at that video, though, Colorado robbery charges are incredibly [..]

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