Colorado Marijuana Growers Arrested in Police Drug Raid

Denver Police recently made 16 arrests in 25 locations as the crackdown on medical marijuana in Denver continues, following pressure from federal prosecutors, who vowed to shut down these legal operations. ABC News reports that police conducted a sweep throughout the Denver metro area, making 16 arrests in more than two dozen raids. Police are claiming that none of the people arrested were involved in the Denver medical marijuana industry. But Denver medical marijuana lawyers are skeptical whenever large-scale marijuana arrests are made by police. It’s obvious that authorities are also...

Denver Domestic Violence Cases Can Be Complicated By Restraining Orders

Denver domestic violence incidents can rip apart families, lead to criminal charges and causes parents and children to become separated. Often police officers called to a house where domestic violence is reported or if there is a 911 hang-up are tasked with making a decision with little evidence. Denver criminal defense lawyers have seen many people arrested for domestic violence even when both claim to be the victim. The bottom line is that no officer wants to report to a house where there is fighting, leave and get called back later only to find out that a person has been severely beaten...

Feds Come After Denver Medical Marijuana Dispensaries For Political Gain

It’s 2012, which could mean a few things. The first is that the Mayans could be right and the world will end. The second is that it’s an election year, so politicians are looking for whatever edge they can get. Let’s go with the latter for now, evidenced by the fact that federal prosecutors are now coming after Denver medical marijuana dispensaries, as they did in other states like California, threatening criminal prosecution because federal and state laws regarding marijuana differ. Our Denver medical marijuana lawyers are ready to defend medical marijuana patients,...

Hit-And-Run Accident Leads to Denver DUI Arrest

A 30-year-old man was arrested after being involved in a strange series of hit-and-run accidents and allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, Fox News reports. Being charged with DUI in Denver is a serious offense and one that can lead to jail, community service, fines and court costs as well as alcohol education and treatment and a driver’s license suspension, among other sanctions. But our Denver DUI defense lawyers would also point out that criminal traffic violations are also serious matters that should be properly defended. In Colorado, convictions for hit-and-run,...

Westminster Woman Dead After Alleged DUI Accident in Denver

A 21-year-old Westminster woman is dead after a man — allegedly drunk — caused a fatal DUI accident in Denver recently when he reportedly ran a red light and crashed into her car. Our Denver DUI defense lawyers recognize that these cases are among the most emotional cases that make their way through the criminal justice system. Any time a person is killed, whether accidental or not, emotions run high. When the person is young, sometimes more than other examples. But what police, judges and juries must consider is whether an accident is sometimes simply an accident. Anytime two...

Woman Charged With Shoplifting in Denver Pepper-Spraying Incident

Police will often use the news media to get the word out in an effort to make an arrest, though sometimes the input from the general public isn’t very accurate. The same can sometimes be said for star witnesses used by the state. Denver theft charges can range from a simple shoplifting to burglary and robbery and the penalties can increase as the charges become more serious. Our Denver criminal defense attorneys recognize that people sometimes make mistakes and sometimes police make mistakes. It is the job of an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney to bring out all the facts...

Denver Man Victim of Identity Theft And Then Falsely Arrested

Identity theft in Denver has become a major crime. And, as retailers and consumers continue to rely heavily upon the Internet for transactions, it will continue to be a problem. That’s because hackers test the security systems of stores, government web sites and other databases in order to mine as much data as they can. Often, this leads to crimes and serious felony charges and also sometimes mistaken identity. Our Denver criminal defense lawyers recognize that these are terrifying crimes because a stolen identity can disrupt a person’s life. But we also see that police...

DUI This New Year’s? New Website to Help You Navigate the DUI Process

While the official DUI statistics for the 2011 holiday season are not quite in, there is little doubt that with the increased number of officers patrolling the roadways over the last two weeks was effective. If you are facing your first Colorado DUI, you are probably feeling lost and confused. The state has developed a new website, www.NoDUIColorado.org, that is available to help you understand the legal process that takes place once you have been arrested for a DUI. “A typical DUI arrest involves both a criminal charge and a revocation of driving privileges.  Few people realize that they...

Denver Cop Faces DUI Charge After Hitting 143 MPH

A Denver police officer who was arrested and charged with DUI in Denver after allegedly driving 143 mph — 88 over the posted speed limit — now wants his job back, The Denver Post reports. One thing our Denver DUI defense lawyers have seen over the years is that anyone can be charged with DUI in Denver. Police officers — who know the law and are sworn to uphold it — firefighters, teachers, lawmakers, business leaders and others commonly face this charge. This is the most commonly filed charge in our country. People don’t set out to commit this crime, but it...

Bar Argument Ends in Fatality

An argument at a topless bar at closing time left one man dead and another one facing serious charges, according to a recent Denver Post article. The incident took place in the early morning hours of Dec. 8 at an Adams County topless bar.  A media release from the sheriff’s office stated that the argument started inside the bar before it spilled outside in the parking lot. The suspect got a shotgun out of car truck and shot a man, killing him before taking off in a car. A sheriff’s department patrol shift supervisor was in the vicinity and heard a shotgun blast. He saw a vehicle...