Hollow Miranda Warnings: You Must Invoke Your Right to Counsel
I watch the First 48 and think to myself, "what is wrong with these people? Why don't they ask for a lawyer?" The days of police and...
The 411 on Grandparent's Rights in Colorado
The United States Supreme Court in Troxel v. Granville, set the burden of proof for grandparents very high. The 2000 Supreme Court...
Sword for the Pro Se Defendants: Arguello Advisement Could Get You a New Trial
Many pro se defendants (proceeding without an attorney) are pushed through the system with unfair results. Our firm successfully...
The 411 on Divorce in Colorado
Divorce in Colorado is essentially about the division of assets, determining if any party owes the other maintenance or any other...
What You Need to Know About DUIs in Colorado
The primary issue in a DUI case is whether probable cause exists for the arrest. You are not required to incriminate yourself to police...
The 411 on Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief in Colorado
Appellate advocacy requires a firm understanding of the law and how the law should have been applied in your case. Appeals to a higher...
The 411 on Felonies & Parole Violations in Colorado
Felonies are the most serious crimes with a possible penalty of probation to life in prison or the death penalty (although not common in...
The 411 on Child Support in Colorado
When it comes to matters involving children the controlling standard is "best interests of the child". This means the court will do...
Civil Unions in Colorado: Marriage Equality or Not?
A Civil Union is legally defined as "a relationship established by two eligible persons pursuant to this article that entitled them to...
The 411 on Marijuana in Colorado
Amendment 64 has opened doors for many businesses in Colorado, but the federal government is not on board with the semi-legalization of...