“Man, that cop didn’t read me my rights!” Lots of people who come into our office when they’ve been accused of a crime will often say this. But does it matter? Do the cops have to read your rights[1] to you when they are talking to you? The answer, as usual, is “It depends.” In […]Continue reading
One of the questions we are often asked by our criminal defense clients is, “can I use medical marijuana on probation?” The short answer is that you can in theory but it depends. This entire area of law is rapidly evolving and has undergone several changes in the past few years. While the lawmakers have […]Continue reading
Can cops lie to you? The short answer is yes[i]. Law enforcement is generally allowed to lie to you in most situations. This includes police officers who are working undercover—sorry, that old myth that “if you ask someone if he is a police officer, he has to tell you,” just isn’t true. It also includes […]Continue reading
You can get a DUI on a bike. Or on a horse. Or on a boat. It is important to understand what the law is so that we know how to follow it. In this blog, we will address the different ways that you can get a DUI or a DWAI in Colorado. Colorado law […]Continue reading
When you’re in a car crash, there can be a lot of consequences. You may have to miss work, seek regular medical care, figure out how to get your car repaired (or purchase a new one), figure out different temporary transportation, and so on. And, of course, you’ll have to deal with different insurance policies […]Continue reading
At CGH, we intend to spend our careers fighting for justice. We understand, however, that the fight for justice has to take place beyond just the courtroom. When we formed our law firm, we agreed we would never shy away from political issues and would instead donate time and money fighting to improve the lives […]Continue reading
As of August 2016, a new law in Colorado makes sealing your record of criminal cases and arrests a whole lot easier. The law applies to cases that end in dismissal or acquittal. Cases that “end in dismissal,” include cases where the prosecutor dismisses the case entirely or where a defendant successfully completes a deferred […]Continue reading
Even before we become adults, we know about self-defense as an excuse for behavior. One brother gets in trouble with his parents for hitting his brother, and “he started it” are the first words out of his mouth. There’s something intuitive about the right to defend yourself, and in society the law recognizes that. In […]Continue reading
In Colorado, the penalties for Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) are severe. The specific penalties for alcohol-related driving charges, however, are different depending on a number of factors. Those factors include the driver’s blood-alcohol content (“BAC”) and age. In this article, we look at the differences in underage DUI laws. The biggest difference is that […]Continue reading
When we make a deal, purchase a product, or sign a contract, we expect the other side to be acting in “good faith.” Simply put, this means we expect the other side to be acting honestly and with good intent. Many times the other side does just that. But some of the time the other […]Continue reading
In June 2013, Ethan Couch got drunk, drove a vehicle, and slammed that vehicle into two cars. He killed 4 people and injured more. Ethan was 16 years old. He pleaded guilty to four counts of intoxication manslaughter. Prosecutors asked for 20 years in prison. But instead he was sentenced to 10 years of probation […]Continue reading
Have you been injured in a car accident? While that phrase may seem like a joke because of television commercials, in all seriousness, the steps you take after being injured in a car accident are incredibly important. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, getting medical care is priority number 1. Usually, people don’t […]Continue reading
