by Scott Reisch | Jul 16, 2019 | News
There are countless different defense strategies that criminal defendants can use to fight criminal charges. Many strategies involve proving that the defendant did not commit the crime. But, this is not the goal of an affirmative defense. What is an Affirmative...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 13, 2019 | News
The at-fault party’s insurance company is legally obligated to pay to repair your vehicle after a car accident. But, sometimes the damage is so severe that the insurance company classifies the car as a total loss. If you are still making payments on your vehicle, it’s...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 12, 2019 | News
Police officers often arrest people when they are caught in the act of committing a crime. For example, if someone is driving under the influence of alcohol, he can be arrested if an officer pulls him over and believes he is intoxicated. However, some arrests are not...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 11, 2019 | News
Credit card fraud is one of the most common types of fraud crimes. Anyone who illegally uses a credit or debit card with the intent to defraud another party, including a vendor, credit card holder, or credit card company, can be charged with this crime. But, what does...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 10, 2019 | News
Drug crimes—especially drug manufacturing crimes—are aggressively prosecuted in the state of Colorado. In fact, sometimes people who are not even directly involved in the process of manufacturing the controlled substances are charged with a crime. Here’s what you...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 9, 2019 | News
Premises liability is a legal concept that states property owners are responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their property. If a property owner fails to fulfill this legal obligation, he could be held liable for any injuries that are sustained on his property...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 6, 2019 | News
The terms “bail” and “bond” are often used interchangeably, but they actually are not the same. If you are ever taken into custody, it’s important to understand the difference between bail and bond. What is Bail? Defendants who have been taken into custody and charged...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 3, 2019 | News
The law outlines sentencing ranges for defendants who are convicted of felony crimes. For example, the law states that someone who is convicted of a class 6 felony can be sentenced to a minimum of one year and a maximum of 18 months in prison. However, there are a...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 2, 2019 | News
“Tort” is a legal term that personal injury victims often hear their attorneys say. In personal injury law, a tort is a wrongful act that injures someone. All personal injury cases can be classified as either an intentional tort or a negligent tort, depending on the...
by Scott Reisch | Jul 1, 2019 | News
Sexual assault can negatively impact a child’s life for decades. Many children who have been sexually assaulted feel ashamed, anxious, and distrustful of others. This is especially true when the assailant was someone the child trusted. Anyone who is accused of sexual...
