In Colorado, the sentencing for crimes can vary and may include options such as home detention. However, the specifics depend on the nature of the crime and the circumstances of the case. For instance, a person sentenced to county jail may be eligible for work release and home detention, while a person sentenced to the Department of Corrections ge...
Read moreIn Colorado, only juveniles can have their arrest record expunged. For adults you will need to seal your record. If your case has been completely dismissed you can file a motion with the court in the country of arrest to have the record sealed. (Please note that if were granted a diversion or other plea agreement only certain types of case can be s...
Read moreThe officer is required to provide a clear explanation as to why they believe a search is necessary. That being said, they could hypothetically reason that if they are seizing the vehicle due to the driver's inability to operate it without a license, an inventory search of the vehicle is necessary. This would ensure everything is accurately recorde...
Read moreFrom the information you provided, this situation might constitute a level one felony, which carries a minimum sentence of eight years. However, to provide comprehensive advice, we would need more specific information about the exact charges. Given that the individual was in the car with others, and presuming they didn't confess ownership of or kno...
Read moreWhether records can be sealed in Colorado is a complex determination, and without more information I can't give you a definitive answer. The DUI charge in almost all cases can't be sealed. In isolation, it's possible that the class 5 felony could be sealed depending on the charge. Unfortunately, the DUI charge often blocks the prior felony from be...
Read moreIf there’s a warrant, the police are allowed to perform a stop. Generally, however, you still need to do something illegal, such as running a red light, before being pulled over. If you have warrant out for your arrest I would recommend contacting us as soon as possible to discuss your options. We can be reached at (303) 688-0944 or you can go to h...
Read moreWe understand the lifelong difficulties that registering as a sex offender can cause to someone's career and relationships. We will need more information to determine if he can be removed from the sex offense registry, however, it is worth investigating. In other words, it is not an automatic "no", so he should not give up hope.
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Read moreWe can help you, but we'll need to look into the facts in more detail.
You can schedule a case assessment 24/7 by calling 303-688-0944 or online at https://calendly.com/case-assessment/case-assessment. At your appointment, we'll meet by phone or video (Zoom), we'll discuss the fines/fees, your payment, concerns, desired results, rights, remedi...
Read moreI'm sorry to hear about your situation. Suing a bank for negligence or breach f contract in these circumstances can be expensive and difficult to prove, but not impossible. I would recommend reading our articles here: /qa/banks-obligations-wire-fraud/. If you would like to schedule a case assessment with a lawyer to discuss your options and un...
Read moreWe help people every week seal criminal records. Whether or not this specific record can be sealed requires a review by one our our attorneys. We can do that for you for free but not on this forum.
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