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Colorado Legal Defense Group
2801 Youngfield St. Ste. 300 Golden, CO 80401Â» view map
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Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our Colorado criminal defense attorneys handle all types of criminal cases -- from Colorado DUI / DWAI and Colorado domestic violence cases, to drug crimes and juvenile crimes.

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1. Melissa Garscin Denver, CO
  Attorney at Law - CO, 1998
  U of Denver, J.D. 1998
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Stephen Carbonneau

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Criminal, Family Law

Mr. Carbonneau joined Pearson and Paris, P.C. in March of 2021. Mr. Carbonneau received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado Law School... (more)

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303-872-4719

14142 Denver West Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80401

Lynn Anne Pierce

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Criminal, Bankruptcy, Traffic

We believe in the right of the accused to a strong and skillful defense.

Butler, Landrum and Pierce, P.C. was formed over 30 years ago. Lynn Pierce has 28 years of experience. Ms. Pierce provides experienced and aggressive ... (more)

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800-871-2510

720 Kipling, Lakewood, CO 80215

Christopher Cessna

Criminal

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303-848-8609

7314 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002

Ryan James Peterson

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Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI-DWI, Bankruptcy

My name is Ryan Peterson and I am the attorney/owner of The Law Office of Ryan Peterson, LLC. My firm stands out because I handle each case personally... (more)

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303-945-5822

7550 W Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80227

Eric John Wessels

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Criminal, Felony, DUI-DWI

Eric developed his passion for law as an undergraduate in Austin, Texas. During law school at the University of Indiana at Bloomington, Eric focused... (more)

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800-975-4850

10901 West 120th, Broomfield, CO 80021

Loren James Randall

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Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, DUI-DWI, Estate, Bankruptcy

We genuinely care about people. Good people sometimes find themselves in bad circumstances... and legal problems are often the most stressful challeng... (more)

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800-789-7351

2120 West 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80204

Lonn Matthew Heymann

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Criminal, DUI-DWI, Traffic

The attorneys at Lonn Heymann Law Firm, P.C. have years of experience in both civil and criminal cases. We bring that experience to bear for every cas... (more)

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800-941-3061

130 W 5th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Eric Sims

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Criminal, Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI-DWI, Juvenile Law

Eric Sims Jr. is the Founding Partner of Flatirons Legal Group, LLC. Tough, aggressive, skilled lawyer in trial, in hearings, and in negotiations best... (more)

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720-456-6525

1434 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Matthew Alan Martin

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Criminal

For over 26 years, I have been protecting the legal rights of DUI and criminal suspects by leveraging my deep, exhaustive understanding of Colorado la... (more)

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800-555-3344

1873 S Bellaire St, Denver, CO 80222

Noah Stout

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Criminal, Divorce & Family Law

Noah Stout, Esq., is a licensed attorney and accomplished strategist based in Denver who has led cultural and policy reforms across the private, publi... (more)

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720-383-7573

3401 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80207

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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.

CORPUS DELECTI

Latin for the 'body of the crime.' Used to describe physical evidence, such as the corpse of a murder victim or the charred frame of a torched building.

OWN RECOGNIZANCE (OR)

A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recogni... (more...)

A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recognizance.' Only those with strong ties to the community, such as a steady job, local family and no history of failing to appear in court, are good candidates for 'OR' release. If the charge is very serious, however, OR may not be an option.

DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

A signed statement, sworn to be true by the signer, that will make the signer guilty of the crime of perjury if the statement is shown to be materially false --... (more...)

A signed statement, sworn to be true by the signer, that will make the signer guilty of the crime of perjury if the statement is shown to be materially false -- that is, the lie is relevant and significant to the case.

SELF-DEFENSE

An affirmative defense to a crime. Self-defense is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an aggressor. Self-defense shields a person from criminal... (more...)

An affirmative defense to a crime. Self-defense is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an aggressor. Self-defense shields a person from criminal liability for the harm inflicted on the aggressor. For example, a robbery victim who takes the robber's weapon and uses it against the robber during a struggle won't be liable for assault and battery since he can show that his action was reasonably necessary to protect himself from imminent harm.

BURGLARY

The crime of breaking into and entering a building with the intention to commit a felony. The breaking and entering need not be by force, and the felony need no... (more...)

The crime of breaking into and entering a building with the intention to commit a felony. The breaking and entering need not be by force, and the felony need not be theft. For instance, someone would be guilty of burglary if he entered a house through an unlocked door in order to commit a murder.

INTENTIONAL TORT

A deliberate act that causes harm to another, for which the victim may sue the wrongdoer for damages. Acts of domestic violence, such as assault and battery, ar... (more...)

A deliberate act that causes harm to another, for which the victim may sue the wrongdoer for damages. Acts of domestic violence, such as assault and battery, are intentional torts (as well as crimes).

HABEAS CORPUS

Latin for 'You have the body.' A prisoner files a petition for writ of habeas corpus in order to challenge the authority of the prison or jail warden to continu... (more...)

Latin for 'You have the body.' A prisoner files a petition for writ of habeas corpus in order to challenge the authority of the prison or jail warden to continue to hold him. If the judge orders a hearing after reading the writ, the prisoner gets to argue that his confinement is illegal. These writs are frequently filed by convicted prisoners who challenge their conviction on the grounds that the trial attorney failed to prepare the defense and was incompetent. Prisoners sentenced to death also file habeas petitions challenging the constitutionality of the state death penalty law. Habeas writs are different from and do not replace appeals, which are arguments for reversal of a conviction based on claims that the judge conducted the trial improperly. Often, convicted prisoners file both.

PLEA BARGAIN

A negotiation between the defense and prosecution (and sometimes the judge) that settles a criminal case. The defendant typically pleads guilty to a lesser crim... (more...)

A negotiation between the defense and prosecution (and sometimes the judge) that settles a criminal case. The defendant typically pleads guilty to a lesser crime (or fewer charges) than originally charged, in exchange for a guaranteed sentence that is shorter than what the defendant could face if convicted at trial. The prosecution gets the certainty of a conviction and a known sentence; the defendant avoids the risk of a higher sentence; and the judge gets to move on to other cases.

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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Lynn Anne Pierce

Christopher Cessna

Ryan James Peterson

Eric John Wessels

Loren James Randall

Lonn Matthew Heymann

Eric Sims

Matthew Alan Martin

Noah Stout

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DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

SELF-DEFENSE

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INTENTIONAL TORT

HABEAS CORPUS

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People v. Martinez

People v. Thompson

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