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Can I Appeal a Court’s Decision?
After a criminal conviction in Colorado, you may want to take immediate steps to appeal the conviction. There are specific circumstances in which you can be eligible to appeal a conviction, including in cases of a legal error, misconduct, or ineffective assistance of counsel. Seeking an appeal is part of a process known as... More
Legal Analysis: I-25 Wrong-Way Incident Highlights Complexity of Colorado DUI & Injury Laws
By DeChant Law | Educational Legal Commentary A multi-agency emergency on Interstate 25 north of Pueblo recently resulted in two hospitalizations and a complex chain of criminal allegations. According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes near mile marker 113 led to a collision involving a... More
What Does the Prosecutor Have to Prove to Get a DUI Conviction?
Are you currently facing charges for drunk driving in the Denver area? It is important for you to understand how the prosecution will build a case against you, and what the prosecutor will need to prove in order to get a conviction. According to a report from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, the... More
Are There Different Types of Intoxicated Driving Charges in Colorado?
Every state has its own intoxicated or impaired driving laws, which allow law enforcement officials to stop and arrest motorists for offenses involving driving while under the influence of or while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. In Colorado, there are several different types of intoxicated-driving offenses, and it is important to understand the circumstances... More
Is a Warrantless Search a 4th Amendment Violation?
Arrests for felony offenses in Colorado often result from searches. In other words, law enforcement officers will frequently make an arrest after searching a person or their property and finding a controlled substance, stolen goods, or a weapon. Generally speaking, law enforcement officials are supposed to have a valid warrant signed by a judge... More
Driver Arrested in Loveland Car Accident on Interstate 25 That Killed Child
Box Truck Driver Facing Multiple Criminal Charges, Including Vehicular Homicide, After Child Died and Several Others Were Injured in Loveland Collision on Interstate 25 A box truck driver was charged in a fatal Loveland car accident on Interstate 25 near Mile Post 259. Larimer County officials are saying the accident took place around 12:27... More
Woman Arrested in Lakewood DUI Accident That Left One Person Dead
Female Driver, 20, Charged With Vehicular Homicide and DUI After Deadly Lakewood Collision by Kipling Parkway and West 6th Avenue Frontage Road A 20-year-old woman is facing multiple criminal charges after a deadly Lakewood car accident near the intersection of Kipling Parkway and West 6th Avenue Frontage Road. Jefferson County officials are saying that... More
DUI Arrests During the Holiday Season
During the holiday season in Denver, there are various occasions for consuming alcohol before traveling home again. Whether you are attending a work function or a holiday gathering with friends and family, drinks tend to be commonplace. It is critical to know that law enforcement officials also know that alcohol consumption tends to rise... More
Over 1000 Colorado Criminal Cases Under Review After DNA Analyst Charged With Misconduct
Colorado DNA Analyst Yvonne “Missy” Woods Facing 102 Criminal Charges for Misconduct Related to Faulty DNA Testing A recent forensic scandal may have compromised the integrity of DNA evidence used in many criminal cases across the state of Colorado. In particular, more than 1000 cases from 1994-2023 are currently under review due to faulty... More
Steps to Take When You Are Facing Domestic Violence Assault Charges
Were you recently arrested for and charged with domestic violence assault? If so, it is critical to have a clear understanding of the charges you are facing and to do everything you can to avoid having a domestic violence criminal conviction on your record. If you are convicted of a domestic violence offense, the... More