Criminal Defense

We have previously written about the fact that high rates of incarceration negatively impact taxpayers. Alternatives to incarceration are traditionally much less expensive than imprisoning individuals. In addition, studies show that incarcerating low-level,...

We frequently write about the fact that when individuals are arrested and even when they are convicted of criminal wrongdoing, they retain many important rights granted to them by the Constitution and by other tried and tested laws. In fact, many of these legal rights...

When an individual is accused of criminal wrongdoing, he or she remains entitled to numerous protections under the law. If these protections are violated and the individual is convicted of wrongdoing partially or completely as a result of this violation, he or she may...

In 1963, a landmark holding by the Supreme Court was handed down. Since Brady v. Maryland was decided, it has arguably influenced every criminal defense and prosecutorial strategy that came after it. In the decision, the Supreme Court held that prosecutors may not...

Popular culture would have young people believe that procuring and using a fake ID is a harmless right of passage. However, the consequences of being convicted of fake ID charges are not anything to be taken lightly. The consequences of fake ID charges vary from state...

A highly-anticipated report was just released by a group of American public defenders, judges, corrections officials and prosecutors. This group had spent time in Europe back in February of this year studying the penal practices of both the Netherlands and Germany....

The criminal justice system aims to both hold guilty individuals responsible for criminal infractions and to ensure that the rights of innocent, accused and convicted individuals alike are respected. Tragically, even when innocent persons have mounted a compelling...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Most of the observances and educational campaigns initiated in recognition of this month are understandably centered on the victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a serious crime and victims should be given the...

When someone in the Denver area is accused of committing a crime, there are several factors that could play into the person's success at trial, if the case ultimately is heard in court. When the alleged attack occurs in broad daylight with several witnesses --...

The criminal justice system is meant to operate under the assumption of certain principles designed to both protect the public from harm and to respect the rights of anyone accused or convicted by the system. Those who are forced to mount a criminal defense are...