My son received a MIP offense for alcohol 2 weeks prior to his 21st Bday. He was inside his residence (rented condo). The police arrived because of a noise complaint. He has no prior offenses, clean driving record, etc. Due to appear in Superior CO court - what is the expected penalty for 1st... View More 
answered on Jul 2, 2020
The very likely offer would be a dismissal after he completed some condition (alcohol class, community service, etc.). If you don't receive that offer without an attorney, then you should consider hiring one, otherwise an attorney shouldn't be necessary.
answered on Aug 10, 2018
More information is needed to give you an estimate regarding this cost. The first step is ensuring that you qualify to petition the court to seal your record. For a misdemeanor, this would generally require an acquittal at trial, a dismissal prior to trial, or a successfully completed deferred... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2018
You could get contempt of court charges but your bigger concern is that you will likely get more than your original 90 days. You should turn yourself in as soon as possible to minimize the possibility of a longer sentence.
I am just trying to see where I can find out what the meaning of that charge is. We were told that this charge was not considered a crime of violence and I ma just trying to et that in writing. I am not sure if I need to go to a law library or how I can get the information that I am seeking.
answered on Mar 20, 2018
2nd Degree Assault- Drugging is not a crime of violence. You can see this in Colorado Revised Statutes 18-3-203.
Or do I have to go to jail? I really wanna avoid jail.
answered on Mar 12, 2018
If your deferred judgment is revoked, the judge can impose any sentence he/she could have originally imposed. If you are probation eligible, you could be sentenced to probation, to probation with jail, or straight jail.
I was recently pulled over for speeding, in Colorado (I live in MO), and discovered I was driving without a valid DL. My license was suspended for points a few months ago. The suspension period has been over for some time but I was not aware I had to pay a reinstatement fee and file an SR-22... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
If you reinstate your driving privilege prior to your court appearance, you will likely be offered a 0 point violation with a minimum fine and no further repercussions.
I tried to speak with the PA, but she wouldn't speak to me without counsel.because I could not attend the hearing, I now have a FTA charge
answered on Aug 4, 2017
A Colorado attorney cannot represent your interests in Washington unless he or she is licensed in WA. You need to contact an attorney based in Washington.
There was a dv filed against me. There is a protection order against me to her.. I filed harassment charges against her. Is there no protection order the other way around?
answered on Jul 21, 2017
Any Domestic Violence charge in Colorado mandates that a protective order be entered protecting the alleged victim of the charge.
answered on Jul 13, 2017
So long as everything is consensual this relationship is not illegal in Colorado.
This is the only charge on my record, my probation is 100% complete, my fines are 100% paid and everything involving the court is done and gone. Will this make me unable to own firearms?
answered on Jul 5, 2017
There is no restriction on owning firearms with a misdemeanor conviction, so long as the case has been closed.
Are the police coming to arrest me
answered on Jun 29, 2017
The police need to have probable cause that you committed a crime in order to arrest you. This could be based on what your ex-wife told them, even if it is not true. As a general practice, you should politely decline to speak to the police without an attorney, as any statements that you make can... View More
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