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Melissa Garscin
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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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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

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

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

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

Christopher Cessna

Criminal

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303-848-8609

7314 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002

Darrell D.B. Damschen

Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Criminal, Animal Bite

Status: In Good Standing

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1726 Cole Blvd. Colorado, Lakewood, CO 80401

Amber L. St. Clair

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Federal, Felony

Status: In Good Standing

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1125 S. Union Boulevard, Denver, CO 80228

Thomas J Carney

Bad Faith, Dispute Resolution, Criminal, Animal Bite

Status: In Good Standing

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7903 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002

Miller Mccrea Leonard

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, Car Accident

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 26 Years

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14143 Denver West Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401

James L. Finegan

Criminal, Accident & Injury, Motor Vehicle

Status: In Good Standing

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165 S Union Blvd, Denver, CO 80228

800-923-0641

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LEGAL TERMS

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.

ARREST WARRANT

A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to ... (more...)

A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to the judge or magistrate that convinces her that it is reasonably likely that a crime has taken place and that the person to be named in the warrant is criminally responsible for that crime.

GREEN CARD

The well-known term for an Alien Registration Receipt Card. This plastic photo identification card is given to individuals who are legal permanent residents of ... (more...)

The well-known term for an Alien Registration Receipt Card. This plastic photo identification card is given to individuals who are legal permanent residents of the United States. It serves as a U.S. entry document in place of a visa, enabling permanent residents to return to the United States after temporary absences. The key characteristic of a green card is that it allows the holder to live permanently in the United States. Unless you abandon your residence or violate certain criminal or immigration laws, your green card can never be taken away. Possession of a green card also allows you to work in the United States legally. Those who hold green cards for a certain length of time may eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. Green cards have an expiration date of ten years from issuance. This does not mean that your permanent resident status expires. You must simply apply for a new card.

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.

LARCENY

Another term for theft. Although the definition of this term differs from state to state, it typically means taking property belonging to another with the inten... (more...)

Another term for theft. Although the definition of this term differs from state to state, it typically means taking property belonging to another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. If the taking is non forceful, it is larceny; if it is accompanied by force or fear directed against a person, it is robbery, a much more serious offense.

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.

MCNAGHTEN RULE

The earliest and most common test for criminal insanity, in which a criminal defendant is judged legally insane only if he could not distinguish right from wron... (more...)

The earliest and most common test for criminal insanity, in which a criminal defendant is judged legally insane only if he could not distinguish right from wrong at the time he committed the crime. For example, a delusional psychotic who believed that his assaultive acts were in response to the will of God would not be criminally responsible for his acts.

PLEA

The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usual... (more...)

The defendant's formal answer to criminal charges. Typically defendants enter one of the following pleas: guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. A plea is usually entered when charges are formally brought (at arraignment).

ARRAIGNMENT

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters... (more...)

A court appearance in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to respond by pleading guilty, not guilty or nolo contendere. Other matters often handled at the arraignment are arranging for the appointment of a lawyer to represent the defendant and the setting of bail.

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

Stephen Carbonneau

Eric John Wessels

Christopher Cessna

Darrell D.B. Damschen

Amber L. St. Clair

Thomas J Carney

Miller Mccrea Leonard

James L. Finegan

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BURDEN OF PROOF

ARREST WARRANT

GREEN CARD

HOMICIDE

LARCENY

OWN RECOGNIZANCE (OR)

MCNAGHTEN RULE

PLEA

ARRAIGNMENT

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

People v. Thomas

People v. Martinez

People v. Thompson

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