Category Archives: Felony
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… Read More »
Fraud as a Felony Offense in Colorado
Can you actually face felony charges, and a prison sentence, if you are charged with fraud in Colorado? In short, the answer is yes. Felony fraud charges are relatively common, especially when an individual or an entity has been defrauded of large amounts of money. Even though felony fraud offenses may not involve any… Read More »
What is Felony Grand Theft in Colorado?
The offense of theft is often charged as a misdemeanor in Colorado, but it is essential to know that you can certainly face felony charges for theft as well, depending on the value of the goods that are stolen. In fact, for high-value items, you can even face up to class 2 felony charges… Read More »
Drug Conspiracy Felonies in Colorado
There are a wide range of drug offenses in Colorado that are charged as felonies. As you might know, felonies carry much more significant penalties upon conviction, and having a felony conviction on your record can have substantial repercussions even after you have completed the terms of a sentence. It is also critical for… Read More »
Defending Against Felony Charges for Criminally Negligent Homicide
Felony offenses are the most serious type of offenses that a person can face in Colorado. There are different degrees of felony charges that are based on the severity of the offense. The least serious felonies are charged as class 6 felony offenses, with the most serious charged as class 1 felony offenses. All… Read More »