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What happens at your first criminal court date?
September 25, 2022Colorado Criminal Procedure, Trial Resource Centerarraignment, court date, first appearance, hearing
When someone has been charged with a crime, they have a right to be informed of the nature of the charges against them. In serious cases, They also have a right to an attorney and at every critical stage of their court...Read More
How to know what the government has on you: Discovery in Criminal Cases
So you’re charged with a crime and you’re not sure why. Or you’ve been arrested and you’re trying to figure out what the prosecution has on you. Do you have to wait for trial to find out? Nope. that’s what criminal discovery...Read More
Objection! How to make the other side follow the rules.
Both sides can call witnesses at hearings or trials. But witnesses aren’t allowed to say whatever they want, and some questions are not permitted by rule or law. Attorneys try to make the other side follow the rules by objecting to questions...Read More
What you lose when you plead guilty in Colorado
The rights that you give up when pleading guilty in Colorado are usually written out in a plea form called a Rule 11. The paperwork lists these rights as well as details about the charge or charges to which you are pleading...Read More
DUI Level II Classes Can Save Your License
If you are arrested for DUI in Colorado, you may want to consider the opportunity to take a Level II alcohol education class. This class is designed to help you understand the dangers of drinking and driving, and to learn about the...Read More