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answered on May 28, 2017
You are still a minor at 17. While he is legally an adult - you are subject to your parent's control.
Your parents can contact the police (at least in Colorado) and he can be criminally charged with harboring a minor. Here is a link to an article about the law:... View More 
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answered on Mar 23, 2017
I am sorry to say there is no method to remove a DUI conviction from your Colorado criminal - traffic history. Colorado law provides that traffic convictions cannot be sealed.. Here is link to the kinds of cases you are allowed to seal - https://www.courts.state.co.us/Self_Help/sealingrecords/
I understand Colorado has no "lookback" period. But when sentencing and considering lifetime offenses lifetime should be considered Lifetime on adult record correct?
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answered on Feb 19, 2017
Your entire driving history is included in the "look back" period. Any DUI or DWAI convictions are counted as part of the lifetime period.. A Judge must follow the law. Good Luck.
Last night I had a run in with some police officers. They put me in cuffs, questioned me, then let me leave, after i insulted them pretty severely. i didnt threaten them or anything but i was pretty unfriendly. they kept my drivers lisence and i am wondering if they might be charging me with... View More
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answered on Feb 19, 2017
It's very possible that they will charge you at a later point in time. There could be a dozen reasons for not filling out the ticket there and then - shift change - another more important call - exhaustion. If you obtained there names and or badge numbers - you could make inquiry at the... View More
When she came over for a civil standby in front of the officer she stated she was abandoning the dog. She left the state and left me with the dog, now days later she stated she wants the dog back. Do I have to return the dog or can I keep her? (While she was in jail one of her family members also... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2017
This is not a legal advice website - so this answer is not advice - but the general rule is this - if someone abandons an animal and you adopt it - you do NOT have to return the animal if they later change their mind.. I would assume any Judge would refuse to return the animal to her - considering... View More
They just charged him a week ago. About 1 year after the crime they got a warrant for his DNA and received it. But since its past 4 years since the crime can they still charge him. Even though the status of limitations is 3 years? Or because they got his Dna and started the procedure within the 3... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2016
This is a complex area of the law - I will do my best to answer it given the limited facts of your question. - In Colorado the general rule for felony crimes is three years from the date of the discovery of the crime. If the warrant that issued was based on probable cause (including a request for... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2016
The answer is a categorical no! We all have a right to the privacy of our homes. It is accorded the highest form of constitutional protection. A hotel room has the same measure of protection.
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answered on Mar 13, 2013
This questions is impossible answer in the present form. It depends on the case facts - If someone is unjustly accused and you are responsible for the crimes they are charged with - you should contact a lawyer immediately for a confidential consultation to discuss your options - including - of... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2013
There is no crime in Colorado that is called a "crime spree." A crime spree is a popular street term for a series of different crimes. Without knowing the acts that happened during the "spree" I cannot identify the individual crimes charged.. I am sorry.
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answered on Mar 13, 2013
Generally no - however if the officer's pointing of the gun was in the context of a very minor crime - such as jay walking - a complaint to his superiors may be in order.. As asked however - there is no way to answer the question without additional facts.
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answered on Sep 1, 2011
Your case mady be governed by Colorado's "Make My Day Law."
Here is the law -- it is self explanatory
18-1-704.5 Use of Physical Force Against an Intruder
(Colorado's "Make My Day" law)
(1) The general assembly hereby recognizes that... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2011
If he is the subject of a probation violation or a bail bond violation as a result of his hot UA's - he may need to retain an expert to counter the District Attorney's evidence of the HOT UA. The expert need only be a local chemist - trained in forensic chemistry. This person can... View More
Something. I think the decision was reached in 1992 but I am not sure. Please help
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answered on Aug 14, 2011
FOR NOT DOING WHAT?
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answered on Aug 14, 2011
There is no such thing as the crime of "fiduciary" embezzlement. Nor tis there a crime known as embezzlement in Colorado .. the crime is Theft and the typical statute of limitations in Colorado for Theft is 3 years.
If this is a so called "special victim" theft -- such... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2011
Do NOY wait until the end of your period of probation. Contact your probation officer and make certain he - she understands the valid reasons for the extension. Make sure you have your ducks in a row -- make sure you can justify the extension..If you are on unsupervised probation -- write a letter... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2011
Not sure what the reference to Building 23D means, however, the crime is usually called Second Degree Burglary. It is a class four felony which brings a potential sentence of 2 to 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. This is a felony.
On the other hand -- if the crime of... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2011
This is sometimes difficult. Cities such as Denver will not confirm the existence of a warrant. Others - will -especially county sheriff's offices. One way to check is to go to a private website such as www.cocourts.com and put in your information leaving out your date of birth to get a... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2011
This is simple. Public Defenders are like all lawyers -- the client has the absolute right to terminate representation at any time. Here is the catch - the client cannot select the public defender of their choice. The Judge will advise the defendant they must either represent themself in their... View More
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