On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Aug 12, 2019 | criminal defense
The criminal justice system in Colorado can be intimidating and confusing, which can make it easy to give up and accept whatever happens to you. But just because there are complexities about arrests, investigations and prosecutions does not mean you are helpless. You...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jul 24, 2019 | criminal defense
A district court judge handed the man who Colorado law enforcement dubbed the “Pom Pom Bandit” a six-year sentence for a spree of bank robberies in Arvada and Lakewood. As reported by CBS Denver, his nickname came from surveillance videos showing the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jun 12, 2019 | criminal defense
Colorado state prisons and county jails are filled with those who have committed a crime but are also mentally ill. One official called their jail the largest mental health facility in the county, although it is not intended to be, and jailers and guards are...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jun 12, 2019 | criminal defense
At The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we understand that drug charges in Colorado often stem from a chemical dependency issue. The 1st Judicial District Court also understands this and offers Jefferson County Recovery Court, an adult drug court program that helps...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Apr 12, 2019 | criminal defense, Firm News
If you get arrested for a crime, it’s important to fully understand your rights. In some cases, the authorities may have violated those rights during the arrest or the very commission of the crime itself. That’s what happens in entrapment cases....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Apr 7, 2019 | criminal defense, Firm News
Getting back into the working world following a criminal conviction can be very difficult and stressful. You need to work, you want to work, and you likely know in the back of your head that it will be challenging to do so. It might even feel impossible to secure...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Mar 14, 2019 | criminal defense, Firm News
Palm Beach Gardens, an ordinarily idyllic region, has received much notoriety in recent weeks regarding an ongoing investigation centered on prostitution and human trafficking in area day spas. Several days ago, this investigation resulted in the arrest of the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Jan 4, 2019 | criminal defense, Firm News
We hear the terms “misdemeanor” and “felony” used regarding crimes, and we know that felonies are serious offenses that can land people in prison. But don’t take misdemeanors lightly. While less serious than felonies, misdemeanors still...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Nov 9, 2018 | criminal defense, Firm News
You’ve been accused of domestic violence, and you know you didn’t do anything wrong. You’re justified in feeling scared. You could lose your job, your home and your kids – and you could wind up in jail. So, what happens from here? If you really...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, JD, LLM, LLM | Oct 18, 2018 | criminal defense, Firm News
You never expected your child to get arrested, but then you got the phone call. Now you’re just asking yourself how and why this could have happened. What factors pushed your child to break the law? While every case is unique, of course, experts have identified...
