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Colorado Felony Classifications Explained

Your Guide to Understanding Felony Classifications and Sentencing in Colorado In the state of Colorado, felony classifications play a crucial role in determining the severity of criminal offenses and the corresponding penalties. It is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of these classifications to navigate the legal system effectively. This guide aims to provide a…

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Caught Up in the Criminal System

CRIMINAL DEFENSE IS OUR SPECIALITY Not everyone who is arrested for committing a crime is guilty. Unfortunately, sometimes people try to use the criminal system for their own gain and falsely accuse someone of a crime. It can be confusing and devastating to an individual and their career, their families and their life. Recently Kimberly…

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Your Rights

Almost daily, newspapers and television newscasts are full of stories of inappropriate behavior by law enforcement personnel. We recognize and support the majority of our law enforcement personnel as highly-trained professionals who treat all members of the public with the utmost respect. However, there are exceptions and you should understand your rights as well as…

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Self Defense in Assault Cases

Our criminal defense clients often ask us about Self Defense in Assault Cases. It’s a concept that everyone seems to be familiar with but most people don’t understand the details of and more specifically how it can be used in the defense of your Colorado Springs criminal case. First of all, it’s important to understand…

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Civil Protection Orders

Unlike criminal protection orders, Civil Protection Orders are not automatically entered by a Court. For a civil protection order to become effective in Colorado Springs, Pueblo or Canon City, a person must file a complaint with the Court. That person must fill out an official complaint that lists all of the reasons why they think…

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Criminal Protection Orders

Anytime someone is charged with a crime in Colorado, mandatory Criminal Protection Orders are issued in the case. These orders automatically happen in every criminal case that is filed in El Paso, Fremont, Douglas and Pueblo Counties. You will be notified of the criminal order and its restrictions at your first court appearance. These mandatory…