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Police found plenty of evidence to suspect but not charge Joseph Rivas with felony criminal mischief.             Rivas was a person of interest in the March paint dumping deed on Denver’s beloved Big Blue Bear. But, the trail dried up after Denver Police couldn’t place Mr. Rivas as the personRead more

As reported earlier, Denver Convention Center’s sightseeing, bigger than life Big Blue Bear was tagged Easter Sunday with green paint. By mid week workers rose to nearly forty feet to reach the massive gentle giant. Workers were spraying, sprucing and primping Big Blue at a whopping cost of $11,000.   The criminal mischief case isRead more

In the wee hours of Easter Sunday, the 40 foot tall Denver landmark at the Denver Convention Center peers in, “I See What You Mean”, didn’t see the green paint coming. Big Blue was a victim of criminal mischief. How did these vandals ever reach the shoulder of our mighty hunk? How is the paintRead more

Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler in court Monday, April 01, 2013, stated he would seek the death penalty for the Aurora Colorado theater shooter, suspect James Holmes, during a mid morning court hearing. Arlene and Robert Holmes were present.  Family member and friends were present for the court hearing. “It is my determination andRead more

James Holmes, suspect in the Aurora theater shootings is facing the death penalty. If Holmes is found guilty of multiple counts of murder, attempted murder and a number of other criminal charges it is very likely he will be sentenced to death by lethal injection. Three other criminals are waiting their fate on death row.Read more

People ask me how can I defend someone accused of harming a child. It is not always an easy answer. But, everyone deserves a competent defense. It is their constitutional right. It is the job of a judge and jury to reach judgment, not me, not a criminal defense attorney. When a child is involvedRead more

Update on the Rockies Todd Helton DUI arrest Wednesday February 6, 2013. Denver’s 9News reports this morning that police records tell of a disheveled, camo clad, drunken 1st baseman for the Rockies, Todd Helton, at the Conoco at 12780 Colorado Boulevard in Thornton, Colorado. Adams County District Attorney has not yet filed formal charges. WitnessesRead more

These kids! How is it that every twenty something these days has a tale of how their ex got them into trouble with the law? Ok, that’s an overstatement. But, lately the young and the restless can’t help but find each other in a crowd. The girls are out numbering the boys in crazy andRead more

The 69th session of the Colorado General Assembly has convened. Hearings for a number of House and Senate Bills are being held now. There is a lot going on at the Capitol in Denver. Several bills may affect criminal defense attorneys and our clients. The hot topic on everyone’s mind these days is about guns.Read more

Criminal background checks by businesses in Colorado are at an all time high.  Job hunting has become a war zone for anyone with a criminal past.  The internet has made it extremely easy for anyone to obtain public records in Colorado.  Existing employees are being required to consent to a background check and are losingRead more