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March 28, 2014

Colorado Criminal Defense: You Must Provide Certain Information Before Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Under Colorado law, it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident resulting in injuries or damage to others without first giving the driver’s name, address, and registration number of the vehicle, in addition to providing a driver’s license if requested. The driver must also render reasonable assistance to anyone injured in the accident, … Continue reading Colorado Criminal Defense: You Must Provide Certain Information Before Leaving the Scene of an Accident

March 28, 2014

Witnesses Taking the 5th in Colorado Criminal Courts

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September 15, 2011February 28, 2012

Experienced Denver DUI Attorney

If you or someone you know is facing allegation of DUI, DWAI, DUI (drugs), or any other alcohol-related offense, there are some very important things to keep in mind, and attorneys at Masterson Hall, P.C. want to share these tips with you. First and foremost, pleading “guilty” is not the proper way to take responsibility. … Continue reading Experienced Denver DUI Attorney

July 30, 2011February 28, 2012

Denver DUI & DWAI Lawyer

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July 25, 2011February 28, 2012

Denver Attorney on 26 Victim Rights

TWENTY-SIX (26) LEGAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES A VICTIM SHOULD KNOW AND EXERCISE THROUGH AN ATTORNEY. Commensurate with the guarantees of justice and due process of section 24-4.1-302.5(1) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the victim of criminal conduct can specifically requests (through counsel and in writing) to exercise and be afforded each statutorily enumerated right under … Continue reading Denver Attorney on 26 Victim Rights

July 19, 2011February 28, 2012

Denver Attorney for Crime Victim Privacy

A VICTIM HAS A RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND TO FORBID THE POLICE AND PROSECUTORS FROM OBTAINING PERSONAL OR CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS AND USING THEM AGAINST THE VICTIM. A notice, invocation, and exercise of rights by the victim should include, but not be limited to, all of the victim’s legal rights relating to privacy, the Health Insurance … Continue reading Denver Attorney for Crime Victim Privacy

July 15, 2011February 28, 2012

Denver Attorney for Victims Right Not to Speak

A VICTIM HAS A RIGHT TO NOT SPEAK WITH ANYONE WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY PRESENT (INCLUDING THE POLICE AND PROSECUTION). The victim of a crime should invoke and exercise the victim’s rights and privileges as related to the criminal case and as defined and guaranteed by the United States and Colorado constitutions, statutes, and court orders. … Continue reading Denver Attorney for Victims Right Not to Speak

July 13, 2011February 28, 2012

Denver Attorney for Victims and Right to Discovery

A VICTIM HAS A RIGHT TO RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL (AN ATTORNEY) AND RECEIVE DISCOVERY IN THE CRIMINAL CASE. The victim of a crime in Colorado has a right to retain an attorney and legal counsel. The victim has a right to retain an attorney in all matters related to the victim’s status as a complaining … Continue reading Denver Attorney for Victims and Right to Discovery

July 3, 2011February 28, 2012

Defending an Allegation of Complicity in Colorado Criminal Courts

A person does not have to actually physically commit a crime in order to be guilty of the crime itself. Acting as the principal in the commission of a crime is, of course, one way to be guilty of a crime. There are other theories of guilt as well, however. Two common theories of guilt, … Continue reading Defending an Allegation of Complicity in Colorado Criminal Courts

June 28, 2011February 28, 2012

Denver Criminal Defense Attorney: Overview of Connally v. Georgia – Detached and Neutral Requirement for Search Warrants

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Searches and seizures conducted without a warrant are presumptively unreasonable. If a search and seizure is conducted in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the evidence obtained by conducting the search and seizure must be suppressed. Connally … Continue reading Denver Criminal Defense Attorney: Overview of Connally v. Georgia – Detached and Neutral Requirement for Search Warrants