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answered on Mar 18, 2024
If you've been staying in a motel for a little over three months at a rate of $90 per day, calculating the total amount spent before taxes is the first step. To find this, multiply the daily rate by the number of days you have stayed.
The tax rate applied to your motel stay can vary... View More 
Docket search is how I found out, my public defender asked for this hearing 8 days ago and it's scheduled for this week, 13 days before commencement of my trial. But when I asked what her concerns were, she told me yesterday she had not filed the motion for it yet, and didn't give a clear... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
In the legal process, it is possible for a competency hearing to be scheduled before a formal motion is filed, especially if the court or your defense attorney anticipates the need for such a hearing. This may occur in instances where concerns about a defendant's ability to understand the... View More
So I was dating this 26 year old girl. She had a case because of her ex and had to take a plea deal because of it. In that deal was probation and with that has to ask the probation office to date anyone. Me and her where dating before the sentencing so would we still be ok to date?
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Your girlfriend's probation order will detail specific dating restrictions, which may require approval from her probation officer even if you were dating before her sentencing.
The driver is an unlicensed teen. I did not press charges which means I cannot really go through insurance without affecting my rates. I am allowing the driver to pay the repair out of pocket so as not to create a criminal record. They are agreeing to pay the repairs but refusing to pay for loss of... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Yes. Loss of use is a valid damage recoverable from an at-fault driver.
I have the documents from the dates and filings of the entire case I just can't understand exactly what happened with all the abbreviations and legal terms I'm looking for someone to help me understand it
answered on Oct 2, 2023
This is a question and answer forum. You should schedule a consultation with an attorney in or near the county where the case in question was and bring the case documents with you for an explanation. If the documents are not too voluminous, you should be able to get your questions as to... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
If you suspect you're under criminal investigation by the FBI, it's crucial to take the situation seriously and consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
Based on inaccurate, misleading affidavit for arrest warrant. The call to 911 was very inaccurate. Witness statements contradicting themself. police filled in part of victim statement form, to appear as if she filled part the refused the rest. (refused entirely) Officer called left message then... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2023
Your remedy is to contest the credibility of the investigation in court. The fact that you do not agree with how the investigation was conducted is not grounds for a motion to dismiss.
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answered on Sep 6, 2023
You cannot tell who caused the crash by the extent of the property damage. And you cannot tell fault by what you describe. The question is who should have seen the other. It may have been your fault. Your insurance company will sort it out.
Our question is this:
Assuming no criminal history, no prior affiliation with drugs in any capacity, if a civilian were to walk up to an officer on the street, and say "I have cocaine at my house", and go on to refuse any searches and refuse to produce said cocaine, or take any... View More
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answered on Aug 30, 2023
Although I do not practice criminal law, I would think that an admission that you had an illegal substance in the house would be enough to constitute probable cause to obtain a warrant to search the house for that illegal substance. You are basically admitting to the illegal act. At that point,... View More
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answered on Aug 1, 2023
"setting a sign" is not a commonly used legal term, so it's unclear what you are referring to. Please do add more context
of merchandise at Walmart. They were offered a $75 fine a class and 12 month open case without getting in any type of trouble then the case will close. If they do this can they still get deported?
If a case gets closed and a person only has to pay a fine and do a class does that also... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2023
Technically, yes, as even that may require a plea of guilty to a CIMT (a Crime of Moral Turpitude). It is imperative to retain a local defense counsel to handle that case properly.
Asked why he was in an adult office and they couldn't give me an answer and also asked for mental evaluation and they said they don't work with minors but the PO offered to be his councelor??
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answered on Jul 24, 2023
In Colorado, young offenders usually have their own probation system separate from adults. In most cases, parents are allowed and encouraged to be present during probation meetings with their child.
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answered on Jul 24, 2023
You can carry an unloaded BB gun in public for Halloween costumes, as long as it's used for theatrical or decorative purposes and not in a threatening or dangerous manner.
because I saw online it said its not a self defense weapon so even if I use it in a self defense situation I would still be charged with assault?
Located In Aurora, Colorado
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
Using a pellet gun for self-defense could be legally problematic, as it may not be recognized as a lawful self-defense weapon in some situations. If you use a pellet gun in a manner that is deemed excessive or unreasonable, you could potentially face criminal charges, such as assault or other... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2023
You can carry a crossbow in public in Colorado, but keep in mind there might be some local rules to check out.
When it comes to self-defense, you've got rights in Colorado, known as "Stand Your Ground." If you face an imminent threat of serious harm, you can use reasonable... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
This case arises under CIVIL RIGHTS/EXCESSIVE FORCE law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your jurisdiction that specializes in this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer. CALL AN ATTORNEY NOW!!!!!
Greenwood, MO PLATTE COUNTY I think
answered on May 22, 2023
I think this is more Criminal Law than traffic tickets, you have not indicated that you were cited for any vehicle code violation, although having illegal substances in the care can ALSO be a VC violation. Contact a criminal defense attorney in the area in which you were cited.
I have been going to court for 3 years only to relieve continuance after continuance. I have asked the for a dismissal only to be shot down.
answered on Apr 4, 2023
Six months from the date you entered your plea of not guilty unless you requested a continuance, expressly agreed to the continuance, signed a waiver of your rights to a speedy trial, or were offered a later trial date and didn’t object.
Certain time periods may also be excluded from the... View More
I am a close friend to D.S., who was convicted of 1st degree murder in Boulder County CO and sentenced to life without. I may be biased as her friend, but in talking to her public defender, a lot of evidence was not allowed to enter the court that could've made the difference. The DA was... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2023
Your friend is in good hands with the Colorado Public Defender's statewide felony appeals team. They have stellar, well-trained lawyers who are at the top of their game for felony appeals.
For legal project I am trying to find the same or number of the law about not being able to kill someone because they murdered a pet, which in this case was a pet bird
answered on Feb 27, 2023
It is unlikely you will find a statute explicitly addressing this question.
Instead, you will likely find “self-defense” statutes which describe when it is legal to use deadly force in the defense of yourself and, in many states, in defense of another person.
A few states allow... View More
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