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The Medina Alert is a public awareness campaign designed to alert the public to Hit and Run or Leaving the Scene drivers that have caused or been involved in a accident causing serious bodily injury or death to another. Governor John Hickenlooper signed The Medina Alert, March 25, 2014. The Medina Alert statewide system becomesRead more

According to surveys, assault is the most common form of violent crime in the United States of America. However, the concept of assault is not always as simple as it is made out to be. Some acts of aggression are carried out in self-defense or in order to protect the people around us. Being charged with assaultRead more

Denver Criminal Defense requires a topnotch lawyer for success. The law office of Philip Smith is focused 100% on defending his clients facing allegations, being investigated or accused of a crime. Phil has a proven record of success developing a winning strategy for Colorado municipal violations, misdemeanor or felony charges. Philip has an excellent reputation in the DenverRead more

Gov. John Hickenlooper today appointed Natalie Chase, Frederick Martinez and David Stevens as District Court Judges in the 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.) Two of the vacancies are the result of House Bill 14-1050, and a third is due to the retirement of the Honorable William B. Sylvester. Chase is currentlyRead more

Domestic violence is not a criminal charge but rather a category used to enhance a criminal charge.  DV is defined as anything that is harassing, intimidating, threatening to an intimate partner–that term is not defined. Whether violent or not a criminal charge such as assault or harassment can be labeled “domestic violence”.  This label is chargedRead more

Criminal Mischief Defense Attorney Phil Smith has been successfully defending clients charged with assault for years.  Criminal assault charges are rarely clear-cut and may be a matter of self-defense. Assault charges are the most common criminal offense in municipal ordinance violation, misdemeanor and felony courts. YOUR BEST DEFENSE IS TO STOP TALKING TO EVERYONE,  EXCEPT YOURRead more

Foothills Park in Highlands Ranch was tagged by two 18-year-old boys May 18, 2014. A rainbow of color spelled out their angry messages. Sidewalks, swings, and buildings were their target. Vandals Jordan Rockwell and Andrew Whattam were arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. Both were charged with suspicion of criminal mischief. Mr. Whattam postedRead more

Sexual assault is one of the most devastating criminal charges a person can face.  A skilled and experienced sexual assault attorney can help navigate the judicial system to avoid the difficult road ahead.  Sexual assault labels are serious and could result in the loss of your job, family, your home, and liberty. Many people includingRead more

Every day we read about hit and run, leaving the scene accidents. It’s happening at epidemic proportions. Did you know that many of these could be avoided if people understood the laws in Colorado at the time of a vehicular accident? Here are the minimum requirements each driver must provide when involved in an accident.Read more

(Photo: KUSA) Nothing good happens after 11pm on Friday nights. Certainly not for Jack Elway, the 6’3″ 200 pound son of Bronco boss John Elway. Auraria Campus Police were alerted to an incident involving a 23 year old woman allegedly pushed from a moving car by John Elway III last Friday. Denver court records indicateRead more