Category: Criminal Defense

I frequently get called by people who are stressed and panicked because a law enforcement officer has made contact with them, and they do not know how to handle it.  This is especially true for those who have never been charged with a crime before, even if they themselves are not the subject of any investigation.

 

While it is impossible to generalize and provide advice suitable for all situations,

During the process of conducting a consultation either online, over the phone, or in person with a prospective client facing criminal charges, I often get asked the question of whether the outcome in two cases, both with identical charges, can be predicted.  The scenario is usually something like ‘my buddy got charged with X and got Y specific deal and outcome, shouldn’t I get the same thing?.  The short answer

Homes or apartments often are occupied by more than one person. When can an individual consent to a search of a jointly occupied residence? In the past, the Supreme Court has held that any person who is a joint occupant of a residence can consent to a law enforcement search of the shared residence. However, if the co-occupants are both present, and have a disagreement as to whether to let

A question I often get asked by my clients is whether what they wear to court matters.  My answer is always yes, although there are many reasons why I give this answer.

 

While I certainly do not believe it necessary that all defendants show up in a suit and tie, one does not wish to show up so under-dressed that it can be viewed as a lack of recognition

A Larimer County, Colorado Judge recently was suspended following an investigation by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.  The court record of these proceedings has been made available to the public.

 

The record certainly paints a picture of a continued display of offensive conduct often rising to the level of sexual harassment. Among the allegations are that the judge frequently pointed out how overweight a court collection officer was,