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Colorado Questions & Answers
Q: Landlord threatens to call Sheriff and change locks (see details below).
Donald C Eby's answer
No - but you may be entitled to your 6 days of rent.
Additionally, the LL has a duty to comply with the CO Sec Dep Act or he may face triple damages for not properly accounting for your security deposit.
If you are unfamiliar with this rule you should contact an attorney if you fee your sec deposit has not been properly handled.
No - but you may be entitled to your 6 days of rent.
Additionally, the LL has a duty to comply with the CO Sec Dep Act or he may face triple damages for not properly accounting for your security deposit.
If you are unfamiliar with this rule you should contact an attorney if you fee your sec deposit has not been properly handled.
Q: My dog died because the sitter gave it insulin shots meant for my other dog. What recourse can I pursue?
Kristina M. Bergsten's answer
You can sue this person in small claims court for the loss of your dog, the injury o your diabetic dog, and any and all vet bills and other related costs.
You can sue this person in small claims court for the loss of your dog, the injury o your diabetic dog, and any and all vet bills and other related costs.
Q: my husbands ex owes him $10000 in child support she pays $20 a month when she should pay $520 for 2 kids.what can we do
John Hyland Barrett III's answer
Your husband has a variety of remedies, including contempt and garnishment of her wages. He may be able to get a modification of parenting time/decision making. One approach would be to have the court appoint a Child and Family Investigator or a Parental Responsibility Evaluator to review the situation and make recommendations about custody. He should get a lawyer to help him with all this.
Your husband has a variety of remedies, including contempt and garnishment of her wages. He may be able to get a modification of parenting time/decision making. One approach would be to have the court appoint a Child and Family Investigator or a Parental Responsibility Evaluator to review the situation and make recommendations about custody. He should get a lawyer to help him with all this.
Q: How much does an application for a patent and trademark for an industrial process cost.
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Answered on Apr 14, 2019
Peter D. Mlynek's answer
A patent costs around $20,000. It could be as little as $10,000, or as much as $40,000 or more.
A trademark will cost about around $800 to $1500 to get.
A patent costs around $20,000. It could be as little as $10,000, or as much as $40,000 or more.
A trademark will cost about around $800 to $1500 to get.
Q: My question is for a Colorado lawyer only and pertains to title 18 and state obscenity laws. Webcam question
Andrew John Contiguglia's answer
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.
I've represented individuals in adult entertainment for many years, and have yet to see a criminal prosecution for what you're describing. I think your biggest concern should be age verification of any local girls you bring in to...
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.
I've represented individuals in adult entertainment for many years, and have yet to see a criminal prosecution for what you're describing. I think your biggest concern should be age verification of any local girls you bring in to...
Q: Do i need to collect sales tax if im a service provider
Andrew John Contiguglia's answer
No. The collection of sales tax only applies if you are selling goods.
No. The collection of sales tax only applies if you are selling goods.
Q: Purchased new home 2019. Weeks later the house is getting cracks in the walls, ceiling fell due to snow, shingles off.
Donald C Eby's answer
You have substantial damage to your new home! Likely this falls under the Colo Const. Defect Act which allows you to claim 3X damage if a builder is uncooperative.
You should contact an attorney to discuss this process before your home is further damaged.
You have substantial damage to your new home! Likely this falls under the Colo Const. Defect Act which allows you to claim 3X damage if a builder is uncooperative.
You should contact an attorney to discuss this process before your home is further damaged.
Q: Is it legal in colorado to charge late fees during a 3 day notice? They added $60 more than what was written on notice
Donald C Eby's answer
So long as it is agreed to in the lease, this would be allowed. But, charging these fees and accepting partial payment could invalidate the 3 day Notice if LL attempts to initiate an eviction action.
I recommend contacting an attorney if you are served a summons and complaint.
So long as it is agreed to in the lease, this would be allowed. But, charging these fees and accepting partial payment could invalidate the 3 day Notice if LL attempts to initiate an eviction action.
I recommend contacting an attorney if you are served a summons and complaint.
Q: Can I legally steal my dog back from my dad because I have proof of ownership? He took my dog
Kristina M. Bergsten's answer
No, you cannot “legally steal” your dog back. You can sue your dad in court to get your dog back. The police will generally not get involved in these sorts of matters when there is family/relatives/romantic relationships involved.
No, you cannot “legally steal” your dog back. You can sue your dad in court to get your dog back. The police will generally not get involved in these sorts of matters when there is family/relatives/romantic relationships involved.
Q: I was decieved, lured in, driven to an unknown location, held,questioned, and left there. What should I do?
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Answered on Apr 10, 2019
Brian K. McHugh's answer
Not enough information provided. For starters, who did these things to you?
Not enough information provided. For starters, who did these things to you?
Q: I was in an accident in CO in 2018 from hitting a patch of ice. The officer gave me a ticket for careless driving.
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Answered on Apr 10, 2019
Brian Michael Bradford's answer
Whether you should pay a ticket/fine or fight it, is a matter of personal preference taking into account factors like risk, cost, time, etc. Whether you have a case worth fighting depends on the facts of your situation, and the pros/cons and strengths/weaknesses of your options cannot be determined based on the information you provided.
Whether you should pay a ticket/fine or fight it, is a matter of personal preference taking into account factors like risk, cost, time, etc. Whether you have a case worth fighting depends on the facts of your situation, and the pros/cons and strengths/weaknesses of your options cannot be determined based on the information you provided.
Q: Our neighbors dogs keep busting through the fence and entering our backyard. Can we open our gate and let the dogs loose
Kristina M. Bergsten's answer
I would highly recommend calling animal control and have them remove the dogs. This will accomplish two things: 1) animal control will safely and effectively remove the dogs and ticket the owners for letting them run loose; and 2) protect you from any lawsuits if you purposely let the dogs outside and they get injured or killed (even if the injury or death was accidental and not caused by you).
I would highly recommend calling animal control and have them remove the dogs. This will accomplish two things: 1) animal control will safely and effectively remove the dogs and ticket the owners for letting them run loose; and 2) protect you from any lawsuits if you purposely let the dogs outside and they get injured or killed (even if the injury or death was accidental and not caused by you).
Q: What falls under joint decision making in regards to religion? My ex husband claims only baptism... Thank you.
John Hyland Barrett III's answer
THIS MAY DEPEND ON THE EXACT WORDING OF YOUR AGREEMENT.IN GENERAL, THE COURT SEEM OK WITH A PARENT TAKING A CHILD TO RELIGIOUS SERVICES DURING THAT PARENT'S PARENTING TIME. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO REQUEST A MODIFICATION TO YOUR PARENTING PLAN TO GIVE ONE OR THE OTHER OF YOU SOLE DECISION MAKING REGARDING RELIGION. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY TO REVIEW YOUR PAPERS AND ADVISE YOU.
THIS MAY DEPEND ON THE EXACT WORDING OF YOUR AGREEMENT.IN GENERAL, THE COURT SEEM OK WITH A PARENT TAKING A CHILD TO RELIGIOUS SERVICES DURING THAT PARENT'S PARENTING TIME. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO REQUEST A MODIFICATION TO YOUR PARENTING PLAN TO GIVE ONE OR THE OTHER OF YOU SOLE DECISION MAKING REGARDING RELIGION. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY TO REVIEW YOUR PAPERS AND ADVISE YOU.
Q: What are the penalties expected for a first offender of code 42-4-1301(1)(b) if blood alcohol content was 0.06
Courtney Edwards' answer
If you are convicted of or plead guilty to DWAI first, the possible penalties are 2 -180 days in jail, completion of an alcohol evaluation and any recommended treatment, a fine of $200 - $500, 24 hours of community service, and up to two years of supervised probation.
However, you should ask for a deferred judgment or some other type of plea because if you plead guilty to DWAI with a .06, it still counts as a "first offense" if you were to get a second one.
If you are convicted of or plead guilty to DWAI first, the possible penalties are 2 -180 days in jail, completion of an alcohol evaluation and any recommended treatment, a fine of $200 - $500, 24 hours of community service, and up to two years of supervised probation.
However, you should ask for a deferred judgment or some other type of plea because if you plead guilty to DWAI with a .06, it still counts as a "first offense" if you were to get a second one.
Q: Am I assigned a public defender when arrested?
Kristofher Beralo's answer
On your first appearance, the court will ask you whether or not you want to hire an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will ask you to fill out a form so that a public defender could represent you.
On your first appearance, the court will ask you whether or not you want to hire an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will ask you to fill out a form so that a public defender could represent you.
Q: I have a notice to quit in 60 days landlord is a jerk very abusive and harassing. When asked for a week grace period?
Donald C Eby's answer
If you are in fear of your health or safety you should go to the court to get a restraining order.
If you do not pay the rent as due the LL may issue a 3 day demand for rent or possession.
If your LL has an attorney working for him you should consider hiring an attorney to represent your best interests and advise you as related to your options, rights, and risks.
If you are in fear of your health or safety you should go to the court to get a restraining order.
If you do not pay the rent as due the LL may issue a 3 day demand for rent or possession.
If your LL has an attorney working for him you should consider hiring an attorney to represent your best interests and advise you as related to your options, rights, and risks.
Q: Who is responsible for intentional mechanic fraud. The owner or insurance company
Bruce Alexander Minnick's answer
Unless the mechanic has performance liability insurance (very unlikely) you will have to sue the mechanic. Very easy to do; collecting on a judgment later is very hard to do.
Unless the mechanic has performance liability insurance (very unlikely) you will have to sue the mechanic. Very easy to do; collecting on a judgment later is very hard to do.
Q: How can I get my dog back after my friend gave her to his girlfriend even though it was against our agreement?
Kristina M. Bergsten's answer
Wow! I’m sorry to hear all of this! Unfortunately, the only proper and legal way to get your dog back is to take this woman to court. You could try to reach out to her to negotiate the return of the dog by re-purchasing her from this woman - but that would be the only way to get the dog back.
Wow! I’m sorry to hear all of this! Unfortunately, the only proper and legal way to get your dog back is to take this woman to court. You could try to reach out to her to negotiate the return of the dog by re-purchasing her from this woman - but that would be the only way to get the dog back.
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