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3 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Colorado on
Q: What kind of lawyer do I need? I own an assisted living home and one of my clients fell and they are sueing me
Andrew John Contiguglia
Andrew John Contiguglia
answered on Feb 1, 2023

Assuming you are insured, you should tender the complaint to your insurance company and open a claim. Depending on the type of policy you have, they will likely assign a defense attorney to defend the action on your company's behalf. If you are uninsured, you will be required to hire a defense... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Colorado on
Q: If a company allows a third party to under bid a current contract, is that bid rigging?

An independent contractor signs a contract for a specific rate. The company who hires them for the job calls and tells them a third party wants their job for less money than what they're currently making, and to keep the job, they will need to accept an even lower amount than the third party.... View More

Andrew John Contiguglia
Andrew John Contiguglia
answered on Jul 9, 2020

If you have a signed contract, then you have a signed contract. The terms will control termination and whether you will be obligated to lower your bid in the event someone underbids. But perhaps you get a right to match or get out of the deal. But this is all contract-driven. If there is a signed... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: If we are not legally required in Colorado to speak to police/open the door, how can a warrant be issued

In Colorado from my understanding we are not legally required to open the door if the police knock nor do we legally have to speak to them without a warrant. So how can they issue warrants for failing to do so, or at all until they speak with you? Shouldnt theu issue a summons for questioning... View More

Andrew John Contiguglia
Andrew John Contiguglia
answered on Nov 10, 2019

You’ve asked a number of different quests over a few different posts. i will try to compound everything in to one answer to you don’t have to go to multiple places to get an answers.

Warrants are based on a very low legal standard called “probable cause.” There is no requirement...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Internet Law and Juvenile Law for Colorado on
Q: How can a person be charged for sharing a private photo if the person sent it consentually

If a person takes a provocative photo and posts online or sends it to multiple people how can they down the road decide to press charges on one of the recipients for sharing the photo? My sisters Son received a photo of his friend as did many others via social media. Months later he sent it to... View More

Andrew John Contiguglia
Andrew John Contiguglia
answered on Nov 10, 2019

You’ve asked a number of different quests over a few different posts. i will try to compound everything in to one answer to you don’t have to go to multiple places to get an answers.

Warrants are based on a very low legal standard called “probable cause.” There is no requirement...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Colorado on
Q: How can a warrant be issued for a crime if law enforcement does not make contact with you to question you of crime?

Example: My sister was on vacation. She was not home when police came to speak with her Son who was believed to have sent a friend an image of buttocks. She finds out over 4 months later her 13yr old child has a no bond warrant. This was the first anyone had heard of the image, the attempted... View More

Andrew John Contiguglia
Andrew John Contiguglia
answered on Nov 10, 2019

You’ve asked a number of different quests over a few different posts. i will try to compound everything in to one answer to you don’t have to go to multiple places to get an answers.

Warrants are based on a very low legal standard called “probable cause.” There is no requirement...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Internet Law for Colorado on
Q: My question is for a Colorado lawyer only and pertains to title 18 and state obscenity laws. Webcam question

My girlfriends and I have been webcamming with each other in the state of California for a year now and it's become our primarymeans of income. we have recently moved to Denver Colorado and are wondering if we are breaking local obscenity laws by continuing our girl on girl sex acts for the... View More

Andrew John Contiguglia
Andrew John Contiguglia
answered on Apr 12, 2019

It sounds like you're within the legal norm. Without knowing the full detail of your performances, I can't give you the most direct answer. Assuming it doesn't go against any community norm for sexual acts, you're likely free to play to your heart's content.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Colorado on
Q: Do i need to collect sales tax if im a service provider
Andrew John Contiguglia
Andrew John Contiguglia
answered on Apr 12, 2019

No. The collection of sales tax only applies if you are selling goods.

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