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Former Arapahoe County Sheriff Pat Sullivan is expected in court today to respond to charges that he violated probation by not producing UA’s for drug and alcohol use. Sullivan is also charged with leaving Colorado and having numerous “hot” urine and drug screens. The Denver Post asked for its readers Two Cents: Should former ArapahoeRead more

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy E. Rice has appointed District Court Judge Carlos A. Samour, Jr. as the new chief judge for the 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties). He replaces retiring Chief Judge William B. Sylvester, who was appointed to the district court bench in August 2001 and named chiefRead more

Earlier this year, two infamous I-70 road rage incident photos were posted by the Denver media in hopes that someone could identify this woman. Just a few days ago Denver police, working from a tip from Crime Stoppers, arrested Andrea Marquez for her aggressive attacks that frightened her victim and caused thousands of dollars ofRead more

Arapahoe County probation officers have filed a complaint for revocation of probation on former sheriff Patrick Sullivan. Sullivan has been summoned to appear in the Arapahoe County court Thursday May 15 to answer the charges. Sullivan is accused of failing to comply with the terms of his probation. A probation violation occurs when a defendant,Read more

A recently released affidavit shows probable cause to arrest and charge Jack Elway III for domestic violence resulting in assault and disturbing the peace. Denver Police Department states that Elway allegedly assaulted his girlfriend of one year. The victim claims they were driving and began arguing. Elway stopped the car and pulled the victim outRead more

Harassment by Colorado state law is committed when a person intentionally annoys another by harassing or causing undue alarm to another by using physical force. Calling or texting another repeatedly intending to harass or annoy or alarm can also result in criminal charges including harassment. CRS 18.9.111 It’s important to remember that a criminal chargeRead more

Crimes happen and when they do people need the help of a qualified attorney ready to offer legal representation. No matter your criminal defense needs I am here to help you. I offer a free consultation to discuss your situation. I will be able to provide an assessment of your legal problem and provide aRead more

UPDATE: Colorado Senate Bill 13-012 requires all private athletic clubs and their personnel to report suspicious or known child abuse or sexual contact of their underage participants. At the time, the bill was drafted in reaction to the Jerry Sandusky molestation conviction. SB13-012 was signed into law by Governor John Hickenlooper March 22, 2013. InRead more

Should this become the law in Colorado? Not so fast. SENATE BILL 13-012 CONCERNING REPORTING OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS was introduced to the Colorado General Assembly in January 2013. If approved, the Bill will move Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk. In summary: “The bill adds directors, coaches, assistant coaches, andRead more

Someone almost always get arrested as a result of a 911 call for domestic violence. Don’t find yourself wearing handcuffs as an accessory. Colorado revised statutes (law) 18.6.800.3 defines domestic violence as: “Domestic violence” means an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved inRead more