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…
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…
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…
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…
Domestic violence criminal cases are very distinct under Colorado law. First it is important to understand that domestic violence in Colorado is not a crime in and of itself. Our Colorado Springs defense attorneys explain it as more of a tag or label that is placed on your case. In El Paso, Pueblo, Douglas and…
Unlike criminal protection orders, Civil Protection Orders are not automatically entered by a Court. For a civil protection order to become effective in Colorado Springs, Pueblo or Canon City, a person must file a complaint with the Court. That person must fill out an official complaint that lists all of the reasons why they think…
Anytime someone is charged with a crime in Colorado, mandatory Criminal Protection Orders are issued in the case. These orders automatically happen in every criminal case that is filed in El Paso, Fremont, Douglas and Pueblo Counties. You will be notified of the criminal order and its restrictions at your first court appearance. These mandatory…
Due to the growing DIY mentality, a lot of people nowadays would rather handle things themselves than hiring professionals to get the job done. However, when you are faced with a criminal charge, handling legal matters on your own is not a good idea, especially if you don’t have adequate knowledge about the law. Instead,…
Across the country police officers are now wearing body cameras pinned to their uniforms to record contacts with citizens. The implementation of this new technology comes in response to a public outcry for more transparency in police encounters. In 2016, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) and the El Paso County Sherriff’s Office, launched pilot…