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Dion J. Custis, PC
155 E Boardwalk Ste 400 Fort Collins, CO 80525» view map
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1. Dion J. Custis Fort Collins, CO
  Attorney at Law - CO, 1993
  University of Wyoming J.D. 1993
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Samuel Austin Kornfeld

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Criminal, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Firearms, Living Wills

I am a Colorado native and grew up along the Front Range. My practice focus is wills, trusts, and estate planning for young families with minor childr... (more)

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800-577-9731

155 E Boardwalk Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Rachel Anne Michael

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Criminal, Education

As a former prosecutor, Attorney Rachel A. Michael has a deep understanding for both sides of the criminal justice system. This experience enables her... (more)

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970-889-0305

414 East Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Lee E. Christian

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Accident & Injury, Workers' Compensation, Criminal, Traffic

Lee Christian is an attorney in Fort Collins specializing in all aspects of trial work. He has been a trial lawyer in Fort Collins for over 25 years. ... (more)

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800-627-7860

415 Mason Court, Fort Collins, CO 80524

David A. Mestas

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DUI-DWI, Felony, Car Accident

David's negotiation skills and trial experience allow him to represent his clients in a manner few other attorneys in the Northern Colorado area can m... (more)

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970-222-1932

3665 JFK Parkway, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Leah Bishop

Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Support, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

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425 West Mulberry Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521

David H. Johnson

Traffic, Family Law, White Collar Crime, DUI-DWI

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419 Canyon Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Stuart A. VanMeveren

Criminal, Personal Injury

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2038 Caribou Drive, #101, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Mark E. Adams

Divorce, Child Custody, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal

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217 W. Olive Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Heather Melissa McMillan

Divorce & Family Law, Mediation, DUI-DWI, Bankruptcy

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315 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Jeffrey M Logue

DUI-DWI, Litigation, Real Estate, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 13 Years

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712A Whalers Way, Fort Collins, CO 80525

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LEGAL TERMS

LINEUP

A procedure in which the police place a suspect in a line with a group of other people and ask an eyewitness to the crime to identify the person he saw at the c... (more...)

A procedure in which the police place a suspect in a line with a group of other people and ask an eyewitness to the crime to identify the person he saw at the crime scene. The police are supposed to choose similar-looking people to appear with the suspect. If the suspect alone matches the physical description of the perpetrator, evidence of the identification can be attacked at trial. For example, if the robber is described as a Latino male, and the suspect, a Latino male, is placed in a lineup with ten white males, a witness' identification of him as the robber will be challenged by the defense attorney.

CONTINGENCY FEE

A method of paying a lawyer for legal representation by which, instead of an hourly or per job fee, the lawyer receives a percentage of the money her client obt... (more...)

A method of paying a lawyer for legal representation by which, instead of an hourly or per job fee, the lawyer receives a percentage of the money her client obtains after settling or winning the case. Often contingency fee agreements -- which are most commonly used in personal injury cases -- award the successful lawyer between 20% and 50% of the amount recovered. Lawyers representing defendants charged with crimes may not charge contingency fees. In most states, contingency fee agreements must be in writing.

HOMICIDE

The killing of one human being by the act or omission of another. The term applies to all such killings, whether criminal or not. Homicide is considered noncrim... (more...)

The killing of one human being by the act or omission of another. The term applies to all such killings, whether criminal or not. Homicide is considered noncriminal in a number of situations, including deaths as the result of war and putting someone to death by the valid sentence of a court. Killing may also be legally justified or excused, as it is in cases of self-defense or when someone is killed by another person who is attempting to prevent a violent felony. Criminal homicide occurs when a person purposely, knowingly, recklessly or negligently causes the death of another. Murder and manslaughter are both examples of criminal homicide.

BAIL BOND

The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear... (more...)

The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear for a court hearing, the judge can issue a warrant for his arrest and threaten to 'forfeit,' or keep, the money if the defendant doesn't appear soon. Usually, the bondsman will look for the defendant and bring him back, forcefully if necessary, in order to avoid losing the bail money.

INTERROGATION

A term that describes vigorous questioning, usually by the police of a suspect in custody. Other than providing his name and address, the suspect is not obligat... (more...)

A term that describes vigorous questioning, usually by the police of a suspect in custody. Other than providing his name and address, the suspect is not obligated to answer the questions, and the fact that he has remained silent generally cannot be used by the prosecution to help prove that he is guilty of a crime. If the suspect has asked for a lawyer, the police must cease questioning. If they do not, they cannot use the answers against the suspect at trial.

BURDEN OF PROOF

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convi... (more...)

A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convince the judge or jury 'by a preponderance of the evidence' that the plaintiff's version is true -- that is, over 50% of the believable evidence is in the plaintiff's favor. In a criminal case, because a person's liberty is at stake, the government has a harder job, and must convince the judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.

BOOKING

A quaint phrase that refers to the recording of an arrested person's name, age, address and reason for arrest when that person is brought to jail and placed beh... (more...)

A quaint phrase that refers to the recording of an arrested person's name, age, address and reason for arrest when that person is brought to jail and placed behind bars. Nowadays, the book is likely to be a computer. Usually, a mug shot and fingerprints are taken, and the arrestee's clothing and personal effects are inventoried and stored.

EXPUNGE

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the crimi... (more...)

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the criminal records of a juvenile offender to be expunged when he reaches the age of majority, to allow him to begin his adult life with a clean record. Or, a company or government agency may routinely expunge out-of-date records to save storage space.

LEGISLATIVE IMMUNITY

A legal doctrine that prevents legislators from being sued for actions performed and decisions made in the course of serving in government. This doctrine does n... (more...)

A legal doctrine that prevents legislators from being sued for actions performed and decisions made in the course of serving in government. This doctrine does not protect legislators from criminal prosecution, nor does it relieve them from responsibility for actions outside the scope of their office, such as the nefarious activities of former Senator Bob Packwood.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

People v. Thomas

... II. Untimeliness of Appeal. CAR 4(b) governs criminal appeals and requires that an appeal must be filed within forty-five days of entry of the judgment or order being appealed. ... P. 35. The rules of criminal procedure do not authorize a motion to reconsider postconviction orders. ...

People v. Martinez

... Once inside, the officer observed neither evidence of drug activity nor other criminal activity by any person inside the house, including the defendant. ... The stop was not based on a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and therefore constituted an unconstitutional seizure. ...

People v. Thompson

... We hold that the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act ("the 1144 CCJRA"), sections 24-72-301 to -309, CRS (2007), requires the indictment to be released for public inspection in its entirety, subject only to the deletion of identifying information of any alleged sexual assault ...

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Larimer County, CO Criminal Lawyers

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Dion J. Custis, PC

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Samuel Austin Kornfeld

Rachel Anne Michael

Lee E. Christian

David A. Mestas

Leah Bishop

David H. Johnson

Stuart A. VanMeveren

Mark E. Adams

Heather Melissa McMillan

Jeffrey M Logue

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LEGAL TERMS

LINEUP

CONTINGENCY FEE

HOMICIDE

BAIL BOND

INTERROGATION

BURDEN OF PROOF

BOOKING

EXPUNGE

LEGISLATIVE IMMUNITY

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

People v. Thomas

People v. Martinez

People v. Thompson

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