Sex trafficking and prostitution in Denver is a thriving multi-million dollar business and police authorities are unsure of how to stop it. A report from Urban Institute found that Denver’s underground sex trafficking economy was roughly $40 million. Other large urban cities, like Dallas, had $99 million sex trafficking economies. The report reviewed eight major […]
If you or someone you love has been arrested and charged with a crime, the steps you take immediately following the arrest are critical to the overall outcome of your case. First and foremost, it is important to refrain speaking with a prosecutor or police official without an attorney present. Anything you say can—and will—be […]
Denver police authorities have arrested a man they believe is responsible for numerous church break-ins throughout southeast Denver. The 47-year-old man was arrested in the Western Colorado town of Craig on Wednesday, April 9th and was identified as Mark Douglas Johnson. Mesa County officials alerted the police that a man was driving a car with […]
Teenagers often push the limits and break the rules. Yet when those rules are state and federal laws, children can find themselves in serious legal trouble. If your child was arrested for possession of alcohol, it is important to understand the seriousness of the crime and the penalties your child faces if he or she […]
If you have been arrested and charged with obstructing justice, you may not even be aware of the severity of this crime. Many defendants don’t even understand why they were even arrested for obstructing justice in the first place. It is important to know, however, that you can be arrested for obstructing justice for any […]
The moment you are informed that your child has been arrested is a terrifying moment for parents. It can be devastating and heartbreaking to realize that your child has committed a crime and may now be in serious trouble. To make matters worse, if your child is close to 18 years of age, prosecutors may […]
Drunk and disorderly behavior is also known as disorderly intoxication in the State of Colorado. An individual usually faces this criminal charge when their drunken conduct rises to a level that causes disruption of society or disturbs the peace. While being drunk in public is not a crime, harassing someone, disturbing the peace, or causing […]
Hitting a pedestrian while driving is scary, but not uncommon. Pedestrians, meaning people traveling by foot, roller skates, electric scooter, stroller, or similar means, are among the most vulnerable users of the road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4,280 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents during 2010, or an average of […]
In Denver and throughout the State of Colorado, burglary is a serious felony offense that is prosecuted zealously by state prosecutors. There are many factors that will determine the severity of your charges and the penalties you will face if you are convicted. What you broke into and how you broke into it will likely […]
In Denver and throughout Colorado, cocaine is considered a Schedule II controlled substance because of its high potential for abuse. Individuals who are arrested with cocaine in their possession will find themselves facing serious drug charges that could escalate to drug trafficking charges, instead of just drug possession. The amount of cocaine in your possession […]
