If you’ve been in criminal court, you may have heard the judge ask if a prosecutor is “VRA compliant.” Or, you may have been told that a plea offer needs to be “VRA’d.” But what does VRA or the Victim’s Rights Act mean in a criminal case? Before we answer 5 common questions about the...Read More
Probation is a term that many of us have heard but might not fully understand. Instead of serving time in jail or prison, a person convicted of a crime can stay in the community through a legal arrangement called probation. Sounds simple enough, right? But there’s more to probation requirements than just avoiding a cell....Read More
Are you navigating a criminal charge in Colorado? Be cautious about your social media presence. What you post or comment, images you share, and videos you upload across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, etc., can be turned against you in court. Yes, investigators, police, prosecutors, and sometimes the public will delve deep into your...Read More
Introduction Navigating the criminal justice system can be scary and confusing, especially if you’re facing charges and are currently out on bond. There’s a lot that the court assumes you already know, both things you are prohibited from doing and things that you are required to do. It’s important to understand your rights, responsibilities, and...Read More
Learn about the benefits of taking a Level II alcohol education class if you're arrested for DUI or DWAI in Colorado. You could get your license back faster.Read More
The rights that you give up when pleading guilty in Colorado are usually written out in a plea form called a Rule 11. The paperwork lists these rights as well as details about the charge or charges to which you are pleading guilty, like the elements of the charge and the maximum penalties that can...Read More
Both sides can call witnesses at hearings or trials. But witnesses aren’t allowed to say whatever they want, and some questions are not permitted by rule or law. Attorneys try to make the other side follow the rules by objecting to questions or answers. Then, it is up to the judge to decide what she...Read More
So you’re charged with a crime and you’re not sure why. Or you’ve been arrested and you’re trying to figure out what the prosecution has on you. Do you have to wait for trial to find out? Nope. that’s what criminal discovery is for. This is about Colorado state cases. Discovery is different everywhere. But,...Read More
When someone has been charged with a crime, they have a right to be informed of the nature of the charges against them. In serious cases, They also have a right to an attorney and at every critical stage of their court case. But how do you know what you’ve been charged with and if...Read More
