Free Consultation 24/7
Evidence is a crucial part of any legal proceeding. This is because prosecutors use it to connect the defendant to the crime, and the defense team uses it to show the defendant is innocent. Also, using evidence correctly is the key to convicting someone or keeping...
The polygraph, or lie detector test, is a controversial tool law enforcement uses to assess honesty. But how accurate are these tests and do they unfairly target certain groups of people? We'll take a closer look at the science behind polygraphs and their potential...
State prosecutors usually take on only the cases that they believe they can win. That means that there is enough evidence available to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that somebody violated the law. Those hoping to defend themselves against pending criminal...
Nowadays, particularly in populated towns and cities, you are likely to be captured on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) every few seconds when moving around. In fact, in Denver alone, there are over 12,000 CCTV cameras in action. These systems are put in place to...
Would you know what to do if the cops got called out on a noise complaint at your house party? You should, because the repercussions from not understanding your Constitutional rights can reverberate across all aspects of your life – now, and in the future. One student...
Law enforcement officers can legally lie to suspects to get them to confess to a crime. They may tell them they have evidence they don’t have or that someone else turned on them, for example. However, when it’s a couple of 50-something detectives lying to a...
After an arrest, defendants are typically given arraignment, which is their first appearance in court. At that point, the judge will go over the existing charges and ask you to enter a plea. What are your options? Although you’ve likely discussed the situation with...
Unlawfully entering someone’s home or business without permission can easily result in burglary charges (even if you didn’t steal anything), and that can end up with significant repercussions for your life. If you are charged with burglary in Colorado, understanding...
When you're considering how to interact with the police, people will often tell you that you should be respectful and that you should never be rude or aggressive. They'll warn you that acting this way can escalate an encounter with the police. It may have been a...
You’re facing the nightmare scenario of going to trial for something you didn’t do. The police and prosecution claim that they have stacks of evidence against you, and amongst this evidence is eyewitness testimony. You have no idea how this is possible, but it’s...
