What is Home Detention?

What is Home Detention?

It may seem farfetched to think that the court would allow someone who has been convicted of a crime to serve their sentence at home, but it’s true. Home detention, or house arrest, is an actual alternative sentence in Colorado. Here’s what you need to know about it:...
What is a Preliminary Hearing?

What is a Preliminary Hearing?

Every criminal case starts with an arrest. But, what happens next? Many people aren’t familiar with the different steps in the criminal justice process, so they don’t know what to expect after being arrested. One important step of the process is known as the...
Common Myths About Criminal Defense

Common Myths About Criminal Defense

Many people learn about the law and court system from TV shows and movies, which are not reliable sources. As a result, there are a lot of myths about criminal defense attorneys and the work that they do to protect the right of people who have been accused of...
What Types of Evidence Can Be Presented in Court?

What Types of Evidence Can Be Presented in Court?

There are four types of evidence that may be presented by either the prosecution or the defense in a criminal trial: real, demonstrative, testimonial, and documentary. If you are facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand each of these types of evidence so...