The Serious Nature of Domestic Violence Charges Domestic violence is an extremely serious issue in the United States. Arguments between husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, family members and roommates can get out of hand, leading to charges of domestic violence. Certainly some people have trouble controlling their temper, and, in some cases, one spouse […]
If you have been charged with DUI in the state of Colorado, it is extremely important that you have an experienced Boulder, Colorado DUI attorney by your side in order to avoid making a mistake which could potentially land you behind bars for a significant length of time. However, even before you have had the […]
Most anyone who watches the news has heard about the Ray Rice domestic violence case. Rice, a running back for the Baltimore Ravens, recently had his $35 million contract terminated and has been indefinitely suspended by the NFL. These sanctions came after a new video surfaced, showing Ray Rice hitting his fiancé during an altercation […]
If you have been charged with sexual assault in the state of Colorado, you should be prepared for a serious legal battle. Prosecutors typically consider sexual assault crimes atrocious, and they will waste no time seeking a conviction and stiff penalties. Aside from a potential jail sentence, steep fines and fees, a lifetime of probation […]
It is normal for parents to hope that their teenager is one of the ones avoiding drugs and alcohol. Yet for many—the reality is that their teen is probably using one or more drugs on a regular basis. In 2009, nearly 877,802 teenagers were admitted to the emergency room for drug-related issues. Even though drug […]
False allegations of domestic violence have become an increasingly utilized tactic, especially during divorce proceedings. Although women can be the target of such ruthless claims, typically it is men who fall victim. Even worse, law enforcement officials and prosecutors have been “taught” to believe the victim—at all costs—even without evidence or merit. Being accused of […]
Breath alcohol testing is very sensitive, and numerous factors aside from intoxication can cause your breath to register a false positive on a Breathalyzer device. When that happens—you know what that means? You are immediately arrested and charged with DUI, just like that. The result is a false DUI charge in Colorado that could have […]
There are three ways a criminal case can be resolved. The case can be resolved by a negotiated plea settlement, it can be resolved by a trial, or it can be dismissed. The best possible outcome is to have the case dismissed; to get the prosecutor to simply give up on the case. It is […]
How much is your life worth? That’s the question that New York City judges and juries will try to answer if a new case goes to trial. Jonathan Fleming, 52, believes that his life is worth $162 million and has filed a notice of claim to sue New York City after he was wrongfully imprisoned […]
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious charge because it endangers lives. However, there are numerous situations where someone is wrongly accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. Even with a positive BAC reading or breathalyzer result, there are still ways you can beat a DUI conviction. An experienced Denver […]
