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This person is my brother-in-law. Just out of prison for his offense. I don't believe my daughter is in any danger but I am curious if I can get in trouble if he shows up to family dinner while we are there.
answered on Dec 28, 2022
My first thought is that your brother-in-law is possibly taking a huge risk to be around any child if he's just out for his offense. He should review all of the restrictions he is under and make sure he's not putting himself at risk. If he is restricted from being around children, he... View More 
What do I do? No one seems to want to help me. Will was redone misspelling my father's name. This was done 3 months before he died at 82 with a brain tumor 3 other forms of cancer with radiation treatments. Found out there was a reverse mortgage put on the house for $1,140,600. On October 20,... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2022
You need to call an attorney to protect your rights. Attorneys in Burg Simpson’s commercial litigation department may be able to help. Additionally, attorneys who litigate probate cases involving estate planning/wills/trusts may be able to help. Bottom line: you should call an attorney.... View More
Daughter was recently pulled over by an unmarked state trooper for what the trooper thought was ignoring a stop sign when in fact there is a incoming traffic does not stop sign is posted where he thought she almost came too close to another car when she legally had the right of way. He had no... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Having a knowledgable criminal defense attorney is always helpful, because "you don't know what you don't know". From what you have shared, it seems like there are some good defenses that could be used to help your child avoid a conviction for DUI.
The itemization was done and no where on it is the things officer took. No discription or even that they took it.
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answered on Oct 5, 2022
If a vehicle is impounded, there should be an inventory conducted prior to impound. The owner should receive a receipt for any items removed from the vehicle. If a vehicle is searched pursuant to a warrant or some other lawful search, items removed from the vehicle may be listed either on the... View More
I was recently involved in an altercation with a past friend. We were at his house and I was asleep on the couch when he, obviously intoxicated, began yelling at me to get up and began to ask me questions about a person and matter I didn’t have a clue about. As I get up he headbutts me in the... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2022
Based upon the factual scenario you have described it sounds like self-defense is a viable argument. Self-defense is an affirmative defense and must be raised prior to trial. There must be some evidence presented at trial relating to the defense or else the judge will not provide the instruction to... View More
We usually had to buy it in quarters it's cheaper. She got caught with it before I split it. How can I take the charge for her knowing I handed it too her before splitting it?
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answered on Sep 19, 2022
I highly suggest that you stop posting on any websites and go talk to an attorney. You are posting to an open forum and that could be a real problem down the road.
Please be aware that any answer is based on all the events occurring in Colorado. Further, please be aware that this is not... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2022
Dear Mrs or Mr,
in this case you should definitely first contact the local police and provide them more case details. They should advice you accordingly.
I wish you a good luck with this situation and I hope they will help you.
At the end of 2020 I was detained in relation to a multi-count indictment because i had a hotel room with my friend who was one of the indicted. The task force had search warrant for my car and the hotel room, and kept $1000 and my phones. Overall they wound up, they say, with enough weight to... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2022
The statute of limitations for a drug felony in Colorado is 3 years, meaning the DA has 3 years from the time of the offense to when they must file charges or the court loses jurisdiction. Note that this is filing charges, not the time for the case to be resolved. This can be tolled up to 5 years... View More
I was arrested for motor vehicle left/agg 1 under $ in 2002. I would like to get my record sealed but they say you can’t seal Felony 3 sealed. I’m not sure of the level. Also poss CONTROLLED SUBST-POSSESS SCH 2-1G .from 2005 this charge is the last on my record the others are misdemeanors... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2022
There have been a lot of recent and favorable changes in Colorado's sealing laws. The best way to determine if you're eligible to seal a conviction would be to research attorneys who handle sealing and call for a consultation. Having a copy of your record or other court documents with the... View More
My criminal mischief charge was dropped from a felony to misdemeanor it is also my first offense.I cannot afford an attorney and I don’t qualify for a public defender I have court coming soon
answered on Jul 28, 2022
What level of offense a criminal mischief charge is depends on the $ amount of damage allegedly caused - so it can range from the lowest misdemeanor to a relatively serious felony. Often the initial report isn't accurate or is just an estimate, and the DA will then amend the offense level when... View More
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.
answered on Jun 4, 2022
If you do not intend on hiring an attorney, the district attorney may discuss the matter with you. If you let the district know that you are hiring an attorney, the district attorney ethically should not speak with you regarding the matter.
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?
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... View More
My ex-girlfriend showed up to my apartment uninvited requesting to retrieve the remainder of her items. I allowed her in and she ended up staying a while. I had fallen asleep and when I woke up, my ex and my cat were both gone. I had adopted the cat after we broke up and have documentation that I... View More
answered on May 15, 2022
Yes you can still sue her for replevin. I’d also add claims for civil theft (possibility of being awarded attorney fees and triple damages), and also a claim for conversion which has a different mental state requirement than civil theft. The key is getting a show cause hearing set.
The... View More
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... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2022
sorry to hear this. Do you have a question or are you seeking legal counsel for him?
Ok so this was a domestic violence case in Colorado. I was never arrested or charged with any crime .This has all been civil .And the civil order of protection was dismissed by the judge.So I assumed I could then contact my ex girl friend. Then a da investigator says pending charges are under... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2022
Good day. Sorry you have this confusion but also not sure what you are asking. It sounds like the court and sheriff have already told you there is no criminal or civil protection order prohibiting contact.
However, you say that they also informed you, which seems accurate, that if you... View More
The broker stopped after the deposit and took $19000 off the top in Feb 2021and stopped working on my behalf, had to go to another dealer for help or to his boss , who is who I dealt with, but there is Money issues that I didn't get credit for said they would sell home if payment wasn't... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2022
You are buying a modular or manufactured home in Colorado. The law covering this purchase is a combination of contract law for the sale of goods and real estate law. Your purchase should have come with a sales agreement that clearly states the sales price and the delivery date. Even a statement... View More
I am currently in a custody case with 3 individuals. Me, the Father, and his sister/intervener (sister has guardianship) we just went through a Child family investigation and the CFI recommended that the guardianship is no longer in the best interest of my son and that my son should be returned to... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2022
A CFI Report not not pertain to "justice" but rather the best interests of the children. Generally prosecutors are not interested in pursuing issues that arise in civil matters. However if you believe that someone behaved inappropriately in the civil case, you can raise that issue in the civil case.
Would the charges be lesser, or could it be argued you had intent to distribute if you had drugs on you but none in your system?
answered on Mar 2, 2022
This is a general answer to your question and not specific to your jurisdiction. However, drug possession is drug possession. It doesn't require one to use the drugs. Intent to distribute is generally based on the amount of drugs a person is possessing. If you have a pound of meth, and you... View More
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