What Are Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws?

What Are Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws?

One of the first things that defendants want to know after being charged with a crime is the possible penalties that they will face if convicted. Because of this, every defendant in the state of Colorado should know about mandatory minimum sentencing laws. The Role of...
What is Expressed Consent?

What is Expressed Consent?

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle in the state of Colorado needs to be familiar with expressed consent laws. If you’re not familiar with expressed consent laws, it will be difficult to defend your rights if you are ever suspected of driving under the influence (DUI)...
How to Handle the First Call With An Insurance Adjuster

How to Handle the First Call With An Insurance Adjuster

Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, expect to receive a phone call from an insurance adjuster at the at-fault party’s insurance company. Insurance adjusters typically make the initial phone call shortly after they are notified of the accident, so it’s...
The Different Types of Assault Crimes in Colorado

The Different Types of Assault Crimes in Colorado

A person commits assault when he recklessly or intentionally injures someone else. But, this is just a general definition of assault. The law in Colorado goes into much more detail by defining various types of assault crimes. First vs. Second vs. Third Degree Assault...
What is a No Contest Plea?

What is a No Contest Plea?

Everyone knows that a criminal defendant can plead guilty or not guilty, but many people are not familiar with the third option of pleading no contest. A defendant who enters a no contest plea is not admitting that he committed the crime, but rather acknowledging that...
How to Spot A Concussion

How to Spot A Concussion

Many people think that a concussion is nothing more than a minor bump to the head, but that’s not the case. A concussion is one type of traumatic brain injury, so it’s nothing to take lightly. Some of the symptoms of a concussion may not appear right away or may not...
The Cost of A DUI

The Cost of A DUI

Defendants that are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) are often so concerned about being sentenced to time behind bars that they forget about the other possible penalties of a conviction. The staggering cost of a DUI may take a lot of defendants by...
The Most Difficult Criminal Charges to Defend

The Most Difficult Criminal Charges to Defend

Every criminal case has its own unique challenges, but there are some criminal charges that are typically more difficult to defend than others. It’s in your best interest to learn which criminal charges are the most difficult to defend so you understand the importance...