Posts In Criminal Law

Courts are Still Open for Emergencies During the Stay-at-Home Order May 21

Several weeks ago I was watching a news piece on Channel 9 News (an NBC affiliate in Denver) about family law. The reporter asked ...

What To Do if You Are Served a Subpoena Mar 26

It is not uncommon for subpoenas to be used in divorce cases; if there are financial issues, the other party may want financial ...

Divorce: How to Handle a Subpoena Mar 12

Generally, if you are served a subpoena in a divorce case, you have to follow it. However, if you do not believe you were served ...

The "Make My Day" Law and Dogs Aug 15

In my last post, I discussed Colorado’s “Make My Day” law, which stipulates that Colorado residents have the right to use deadly ...

Criminal Law: Examining Colorado's "Make My Day" Law Aug 01

Colorado Make My Day Law Under Colorado’s Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) §18-1-704.5, also known as the the “Make My Day” law, killing ...

DUID Marijuana: What You Need to Know Jul 11

The number of DUID marijuana arrests has predictably gone up since recreational use of marijuana is now legal in the State of ...