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Q: I don’t have the info I need to make a decision about taking a plea vs going to trial. What can I do?

I go to court on Dec 2. I’ll have to take a plea or go to trial. I told my atty 3 months ago I wanted a forensic analyst in cell phone data recovery to determine what’s on my phone and how it got there to compare it to the police’s report of the same before making this decision. My atty... View More

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Q: Are pet goats in El Paso County now legalized, still considered livestock when it comes to criminal charges and seizure?

Can a police officer take a complaint from the non profit employees of the Humane Society without investigating himself, and that officer obtain a search warrant to seize the animal and give it to the humane society to euthanize? This is what occurred in my case with my pet goat. it's... View More

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Q: Can't feel my thumbs and pinky due to handcuff. What to do next?

I was under the influence, but cognit of what was going on. I smoke weed for meditation reason, biggest mistake doing it in New York. I was trying to explain to my parent's something and they was frighten. They called the medic so that I can be checked on, but before they could arrived. Cops... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Colorado on
Q: Can my wife purchase and conceal carry a firearm with me having an aggravated juvenile delinquency in Colorado

When I was 15 I was sentenced as an aggravated juvenile. I have successfully finished my parole at 21. Since then I have been married to my wife who has no criminal background.

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Colorado on
Q: What can I do to make the local Sheriff's dept take my domestic violence report seriously?

I recently reported my wife for domestic violence. She has a previous dv she pleaded guilty to and has been abusing me for over 25 years. This time i provided audio evidence of her abusing me, threatening to kill me, threatening to file a false report if I don't do what she says, threatening... View More

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Q: can the prosecution use me as evidence in a feloney criminal impersonation , with out my knowledge

I was never contacted by law enforcement, the courts, the clerks office, atteroneys and so on. they dissemated my information between departments and to the public. i was the one being impersonated.

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Q: do i have to go to texas and sign if they are the ones who messed up the paperwork?

I plead guilty to a case in texas and they sentanced me to 4 years supervised probation I signed and they were supposed to transfer the case to colorado. now 8 months later they are saying they messed up and i signed for a case that was dismissed. they want me to go back to texas and sign, why cant... View More

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Q: do i have to go to texas and sign if they are the ones who messed up the paperwork?

I plead guilty to a case in texas and they sentanced me to 4 years supervised probation I signed and they were supposed to transfer the case to colorado. now 8 months later they are saying they messed up and i signed for a case that was dismissed. they want me to go back to texas and sign, why cant... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: Can I file criminal charges against landlord who cleaned out everything in the apartment I had been paying for years?

I only found out because my electric bill was 5x it usually was. I went to the building and the lock box was changed and the apartment was being renovated. The last check cleared on the date I visited the building.

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Q: Should your lawyer in form you of a sentencing hearing ? Or should the courts ? What if no one does ?

I had a probation violation hearing and I thought that was the end of it . I’m now learning I have a sentencing hearing tomorrow shouldn’t my lawyer or the judge have informed me of this ?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: Can a cop search my phone if I was showing them a post? He did have my phone in his hands but that was to show him..

Cop came to my house due to a firearm report, I do not have any firearms but I did make a post with an airsoft gun. The cop came over, I explained everything and showed him the post but he couldn't see due to the privacy screen. I handed it to show him, and he starts going through my... View More

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answered on Oct 19, 2024

You have the right to privacy regarding your personal devices. Generally, police need a warrant to search your phone, especially your private photos and data. Without your consent or a valid warrant, accessing your camera roll can be considered a violation of your rights.

However, there are...
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3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Products Liability and Civil Litigation for Colorado on
Q: 85 member that is looking for pricing for a civil service. We are the old customer's of holy ground real estate

The builder matt sowash has filed chapter 7 , we as a group are wondering the process to sue for the money for the home..

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

First, it is unfortunate that people like this debtor rip consumers off. I had a sinilar case where the homebuilder stole my client's money and went to prison. Regarding Holy Ground, I doubt that your contract with Mr. Sowash included his personal guarantee. We need to check. Second, if he... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Medical Malpractice for Colorado on
Q: Is there a such thing as a probono lawyer?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 14, 2024

A Colorado attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a month. Yes, there is, but there are other common routes often followed in the categories you chose. The first category (1.) Criminal Law has public defenders, who could be assigned to a defendant by the government in lieu... View More

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Q: Can I move for a new trial?

Bought a car. The seller then reports stolen after the sale.

I had all documents to prove ownership.

The seller had so many inconsistency with there story.

The jury some how found me guilty cause I didn't respond to threatening messages from the seller.

The... View More

Joel Hassell
Joel Hassell
answered on Sep 6, 2024

Please note that this is not my practice area, but time is important so I will toss out my brief analysis.

You may be able to request a new trial, but it's not guaranteed. In Colorado, you can file a motion for a new trial if you believe there were legal errors during your trial, like...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: Issued a careless driving charge for car accident, want to represent my self and reduce charge. How?

Careless driving charge for car accident

Possibly due to seizure (First)

Seizure free for 6 moths

Court doesn't know about seizure yet

I am only one that was injured

Want to represent my self

Want to reduce and come our with clean or expunged record for the future

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 9, 2024

A Colorado criminal defense attorney should advise here, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. I recommend considering a consult with a criminal defense attorney. It's likely that your question was missed because it was overlooked under the "Car Accidents" category.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Colorado on
Q: I was involved with a road rage incident, I felt like I was in imminent danger, I drove around them and hit their door.

While driving in traffic, a driver brake checked me and parked their vehicle blocking any forward movement of my truck on the roadway. They exited driver side of their vehicle and proceeded verbally attack me. The driver began moving in aggressive mannerisms and and reaching into their vehicle. I... View More

Justie Dee Nicol
Justie Dee Nicol
answered on Sep 3, 2024

How lucky an officer was nearby! I would still file an accident report for insurance purposes. I would also let your insurance know what you indicated here: that you were in fear for your safety and drove away from an unsafe situation. They can determine culpability for the damages. You may also... View More

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Q: is it possible to have 10,000+ of interest removed by the judge i have fully paid off my restitution of 41,454.69

probation says i cant get off probation until the interest is also paid off. its been 12 years.

Justie Dee Nicol
Justie Dee Nicol
answered on Sep 3, 2024

Yes, you can petition the court for a modification of the interest amount. However, it will go a lot further if the PO is in agreement with a waiver of the case. C.R.S. 18-1. 3-202 provides that the court may grant probation upon such terms and conditions as it deems best, indicating the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Colorado on
Q: I have been under illegal surveillance for 19 months. I'm sure it's rural neuro transmitting. His name is Jeff S I belie

I was illegally targeted by an ex girlfriend

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answered on Sep 5, 2024

It sounds like you're going through a difficult and confusing time. Being under any kind of surveillance without your consent is a serious issue, and it's important to protect your rights and privacy. If you believe that someone is illegally monitoring you, it might be helpful to document... View More

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Q: Could an occupied structure mean a storage unit?
Amedeo Zmarandoiu
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answered on Aug 20, 2024

The legal definition of an "occupied structure" can vary depending on the specific statute involved, but generally, it refers to a building or space where people are present or where people could reasonably be expected to be present.

A storage unit, by its nature, is typically not...
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