Not everyone who is arrested for committing a crime is guilty. Unfortunately, sometimes people try to use the criminal system for their own gain and falsely accuse someone of a crime. It can be confusing and devastating to an individual and their career, their families and their life. Recently Kimberly Maher successfully defended a client…
Joe Maher and the Maher Legal team have successfully challenged a Covid-era Colorado Springs Police Department policy that effectively denied DUI suspects due process under the law. El Paso County courts continue to dismiss DUI charges or suppress wrongfully obtained blood evidence due to this issue into September of 2021. CSPD COVID POLICY You may…
I’ve been charged with domestic violence but it was self-defense! This is an all too common issue we hear from clients. Unfortunately, many law enforcement agents are under the incorrect assumption that if they go out to a domestic violence call, someone has to be arrested. Although the law does not require that, we do…
Most everyone who drives a vehicle pays for automobile insurance. The money paid to insurance companies is meant to protect you if you are injured in an accident whether you are at fault or the other driver is. The insurance company is bound to pay for both property damage to vehicles as well as physical…
Attorneys must know the law, maintain a close watch on current events, and possess the fortitude to confront the government when it violates the rights of citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 wrought havoc on all facets of daily life: work, education, family and social life and wellness. Additionally, the Colorado Springs Police Department implemented…
A new court order from an El Paso County Judge says Colorado Springs Police violated a driver’s statutory rights as officers weren’t using breathalyzer tests during the pandemic — now, more than 1,000 DUI cases could be impacted, according to local defense attorneys. In March 2020, CSPD suspended alcohol breath testing when pulling people over…
First of all, I want to start by saying that a dismissal of your Domestic Violence case is always our goal. Other firms may tell you that but will not be able back it up because they are more concerned with getting your case closed quickly than they are with getting the best outcome. Be…
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, it is so important that you reach out right away to an experienced criminal defense attorney that regularly practices where you are facing the charges. This attorney should be familiar with the typical practices of law enforcement in that jurisdiction so they can give you…
Although we all hope we can stay safe on the road, at work, and in personal interactions with others, the reality is that there are instances where the people who are supposed to safeguard our well-being do not do their due diligence. Personal injury cases may be filed in situations where someone else’s negligence or…
Under Colorado Law, domestic violence is defined as an act of violence or threat of violence against a person with whom the aggressor has or had an intimate relationship. “Intimate relationship” means a relationship where the parties were or are spouses, current or former unmarried couples and parents of the same child, among other things.…
One thing that is important to know if you have been charged with a DUI is that you are actually facing two separate legal actions, which entails two separate legal cases. Criminal Case The legal implications of the criminal aspect of driving under the influence include the risk of spending time in jail, house arrest…
Going to court can be overwhelming in and of itself. But it can often times feel like the Courts are speaking another language. You will hear a lot of acronyms, legal terms, and dates being thrown around. This is when most people realize they need an attorney to help translate all of the courts language…
Now that marijuana is legal for recreational use in Colorado, how is the state measuring impairment and how does that impact you if you’re pulled over for driving with marijuana impairment? According to the state of Colorado, if a person’s ability to operate a vehicle is affected to the slightest degree by alcohol and/or drugs…
Almost daily, newspapers and television newscasts are full of stories of inappropriate behavior by law enforcement personnel. We recognize and support the majority of our law enforcement personnel as highly-trained professionals who treat all members of the public with the utmost respect. However, there are exceptions and you should understand your rights as well as…
Unfortunately under Colorado law, child abuse can be charged in a criminal case when there has been no injury at all to the child. Often times in Colorado, it is charged when the children are merely present in the room during an argument among spouses or partners. It is important to understand in these situations…
June is Bike Month throughout Colorado and is a great time to get out and cycle for transportation and fun but be cautious about Bicycling Under the Influence. We hope you’re enjoying the great weather and our wonderful local bike trails, but be aware that if you’re cycling to Colorado’s great brewpubs you can STILL…
There was a time when Personal Injury was not woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Growing up in Colorado Springs, I remember a time when there was nothing east of Powers Boulevard and nothing north of Woodmen Road until you get to Chapel Hills Mall, then, again, nothing until you hit Monument. Now,…
Your insurance company works for you, understand your rights. Since the government compels you to buy insurance if you want to legally drive a vehicle, you need to understand your rights as the insured. Because of that government compulsion, you are often left with an inability to negotiate insurance contracts. You are held hostage to…
The breathalyzer test is familiar to most everyone as the most common way to determine blood alcohol level and driving impairment. But while it is the most common testing method, is it the most accurate? Can you trust Breathalyzer results? Technology is only as accurate as the equipment itself – and the people operating it…
Our criminal defense clients often ask us about Self Defense in Assault Cases. It’s a concept that everyone seems to be familiar with but most people don’t understand the details of and more specifically how it can be used in the defense of your Colorado Springs criminal case. First of all, it’s important to understand…
