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Colorado Municipal Ordinance Violations Defense Traffic, Solicitation, Shoplifting, Criminal Mischief Colorado Municipal Ordinance Violations Defense Attorney Philip Smith has defended clients charged with municipal offenses in the Denver metro area cities of Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Littleton, Lakewood, Centennial, Golden, Lone Tree, and more. If you were arrested or charged with a criminal offense in a cityRead more

Colorado Law Firm of Philip Smith Former District Attorney and Judge Colorado Law Firm of Philip Smith 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 developingRead 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

Sesame Street has produced a short but important video about children of incarcerated parents in hopes of helping them understand they are not alone and that their feelings are valid. Talking with children of all ages is challenging. But, talking to little ones about their feelings or behavior when daddy or mommy is in jailRead more

No one is exempt from false allegations of domestic violence not even a sheriff. Colorado Undersheriff Tony Spurlock and his wife were recently observed having a tiff in the upstairs of their Highlands Ranch home. So much so, a neighbor walking his dog called 911 after seeing what he thought was a shove or aRead more

Unmade beds, dirty dishes and stacks of laundry are expected in a busy household but when the home becomes a health hazard it becomes a crime scene of child abuse and neglect. Was it your neighbor or your nosey mother in law who called in a dirty house complaint? It doesn’t matter now. You mustRead more