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Q: Its validated my property manager towed my car unlawfully what can I do?

I found out that my apartment manager had my car towed. This happened one year ago. She never posted a warning never gave any notice. I would've thought it was stolen. She knew it was my car and I had a conversation with her just one week prior about how was getting it all legalized in my... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: Looking to see if Colorado Crown Act would protect a Caucasian male from having to cut a ponytail that is well groomed.

Have had ponytail with employer for 9 months now they are wanting to change grooming rules because someone has decided men having ponytails is not professional. I work security and am growing my hair out in remembrance of my father.

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Q: Steps to filing a complaint against a police department for a wrongful vehicle seizure, searched w no warrant

Vehicle was seized after a traffic stop revealed driver had no insurance. Driver was issued a court date.. two weeks later the driver received a notice from the police stating that the vehicle had been abandoned and was towed to a local shop, also states that it was searched by the cops. At the... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Banking and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: If I asked for a lawyer (while ex moved funds and hid assets) can the judge ignore my plee for proper representation?

Definitely looking for either pro Bono or contingency representation as I also believe my civil rights, business funds, and real estate have all been subjected resulting in a Rico case. I have evidence of Bank Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Credit card fraud, identity theft, conspiracy to defraud etc...yet... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Colorado on
Q: If judge denies jurisdiction over kids in divcr, another state accepts jurs. can origl jdg rule over kids in final ord?

Co Judge denied jur. Over kids. Wash. Accepted. Co judge ruled over kids in final orders, knowing Washington accepted jurisdiction. Isn't this void? Can I sue judge? Why is my r.o.a. out of order. Why do pages read 1 of 2. 2 of 2. 3 of 2? Why is the clerk stamp directly over dates and not... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: If a person is in jail and told they don't need to attend their dispostion hearing what should they do?

A 20 yr old man was arrested in a sting opperation with a "16yr old" girl. The man was released and sentanced to probation. He has been in jail since February 18. Yesterday was his dispostion hearing, he was told he didnt need to attend that they will handle it all on the 27th of March.

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

If the man was told by his lawyer or a court official that he does not need to attend his disposition hearing, then he should follow their instructions. However, if he is unsure or uncomfortable with not attending the hearing, he should contact his lawyer or the court to clarify and discuss his... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Family Law for Colorado on
Q: Are there lawyers who will work on a contingency basis for civil rights violations in DNN cases file suits to go supreme

I need lawyers to help defend violations of civil rights by human services case workers judges and lawyers and commit extortion harassment discrimination and retaliation guilty of kidnapping disabled child and social worker purges herself on the stand during a contested hearing of treatment plan... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

Yes, there are lawyers who work on a contingency basis for civil rights violations, including cases involving violations by human services case workers, judges, and lawyers. These lawyers typically work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that they do not charge any upfront fees and instead take a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Family Law and Child Custody for Colorado on
Q: is it fair whenAjudge lets the opposing party2agree onAcontinuance,when the askingParty was not givenAsufficient notice?

How is it fair When a Judge lets the opposing party 2 agree on A continuance,when the Asking Party was not Given A Sufficient notice? Of course the opposing party is going to disagree with the request because it would give the requesting party time to obtain counsel or dispute the facts. So how... Read more »

Steven  Visser
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answered on Mar 8, 2023

A continuance can be granted by a Court for any number of reasons but usually it needs to be for good cause. The granting or denial of a request to continue a hearing is within the discretion of the Court.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: What is considered a sufficient (minimum) amount of time to be given a notice of a family court hearing In hours or day?

So if a opposing party would intentionally show up at my house with the objective to get me arrested for a warrent that was granted off of false information. Then after finally being released from jail 8 days later I would receive a letter via USPS about a hearing to restrict my parenting time... Read more »

Rebecca Pescador
Rebecca Pescador
answered on Mar 8, 2023

This question is impossible to answer without more information. Generally, the notice must be "reasonable". Many factors can go into whether it is "reasonable" or not though. In some circumstances it may be "reasonable" to expect parties to appear at a hearing... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: Does being found not guilty of all charges quality me to file a petition in pursuant to CRS § 13-65-102?

I was incarcerated for 30 days. I was found not guilty at my trial.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: can a parent press charges on someone for their child after they turn 18?

my friend anna is 17 her boyfriend is 30, they became friends in august 2021 an met up in april 2022, they had sex after she turned 18 an they both consented to it. she sent nudes to him after they had sex as well, her dad found out and wants to press charges. she turns 18 in april 2023, can he... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 6, 2023

The age of sexual consent in Colorado is 17.

What crime would her dad be pressing charges for?

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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Traffic Tickets, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Colorado on
Q: Should I give up 8 of my Constitutional Rights and admit Guilt By Paying a Speeding ticket for an illegal Speed ???

the Speed Limit of 25 mph is unreasonable and illegal in the State of Colorado when not for a School zone or Residential area, between Parking Lots and a freeway with a 65 mph speed limit, elsewhere in Eagle County the speed limit in such areas is 45mph such as in Avon Colorado

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

If you believe that the speed limit was unreasonable or illegal, you may want to consult with a traffic attorney or contact the court to contest the ticket.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: I believe evidence was withheld from me culminating in entering a plea agreement under duress. What can I do about this?

I never saw the photos of evidence sized or the police body worn camera footage before entering into this plea agreement. Also I was able to view the body camera footage three days before my sentence was handed down and the acting DA never returned my lawyers phone calls and messages. The original... Read more »

Sean Maye
Sean Maye
answered on Jan 24, 2023

First and foremost, if you did not see essential evidence/videos prior to your plea agreement and you would not have accepted the plea agreement if you had viewed the essential evidence/videos, that is certainly grounds for withdrawing your plea. The practical effect of this is that the case... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: My kids mother is collaborating with my ex whom I'm in the process of divorcing and taking kids to see her. Can I stopit

Kid mother is taking my kids to see ex that I'm divorcing currently and collaborating with her to take everything from me. Can I stop her from taking my children to her

Sabra M. Janko
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answered on Sep 18, 2022

You do not have the ability to stop the children's mother from taking the children to see people unless their safety is impacted.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for Colorado on
Q: What do I do if transcripts for my case we’re just put in and they do not reflect what actually happened in court?

It’s a dependency and neglect case opened a year ago. There have been no transcripts and finally after court last time I checked again and there are a year with of transcripts but all of the information is wrong, it even skips from 9/22 to 9/21 then back to 9/22. So there not even in order.

Sabra M. Janko
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answered on Sep 15, 2022

Court reporters transcribe court proceedings. It is not common that they are wrong. However you can request an audio of the proceedings.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Colorado on
Q: Is taking a doctor proscribed controlled substance in violation of a mandatory protection order
Lain Aaron Lawrence
Lain Aaron Lawrence
answered on Jun 15, 2022

The general answer is no, you are permitted to take medication as prescribed by a medical doctor. There may be an issue if you take more than the prescribed dosage.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: If a “Order to issue citation and citation to show cause” served to me by the other party involved is that illegal?

I was served by my child’s father after one of his visits he gave me a citation to show cause with out a “return of service” does this make it an improper serving? If it pertains to the old court order does it make it invalid?

Stephen Birk Baumgartner
Stephen Birk Baumgartner
answered on Jun 2, 2022

The COlorado Rules of Service say that any person 18 years or older and not a party to the case can make service. If this is an ongoing litigation, he may be able to serve you through the courts by mail. This sounds like a contempt citation, which means you should seek an attorney as soon as... Read more »

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Q: Can a sheriff department deny an inmate any and all phone calls? I was told my son has not " earned" phone privileges.
James W Newby
James W Newby
answered on May 4, 2022

You are not the first person to be confused by the inmate phone system. First off, the inmate must call you. You cannot call the inmate. Calls are not free so payment must be arranged for the inmate to call you.

If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT then they have the freedom...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Colorado on
Q: Whats the process in sueing an attorney for misconduct in the state of Colorado?

Court appointed atty for Child Protective Services is the 2 atty that displayed misconduct. The proof comes in the form of the attys text messages & emails along with the behavior in which they displayed and the verbal things that were said to the client

Stephen Birk Baumgartner
Stephen Birk Baumgartner
answered on Apr 14, 2022

This may be a professional misconduct referral. There is not enough information here to discern whether this is a legal malpractice issue, or a breach of professional ethics. If this is an ethics issue, then you should make a complaint to the Office of Attorney Regulation COunsel. If this is an... Read more »

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