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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of Marijuana is Illegal in Colorado

By Philip M. Smith | Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, Drug Offenses, DUI/DUID/DWAI/Alchohol, In the News | Comments are Closed | 30 October, 2024 | 0

Colorado State Patrol issued a press release January 12, 2013 warning drivers that it is still against the law to drive under the influence of marijuana.  Although Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed Amendment 64 into law December 10, 2012, driving under the influence of marijuana puts all drivers at risk.  Possession and personal use ofRead more

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Kids Struggling with a Parent in Prison

By Philip M. Smith | Criminal Defense Law, In the News | Comments are Closed | 17 July, 2024 | 1

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

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Colorado Veterans and PTSD Criminal Defense

By Philip M. Smith | Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, In the News | Comments are Closed | 10 June, 2024 | 0

Post traumatic stress disorder affects veterans returning to civilian life at such a high rate it is staggering. Behaviors associated with PTSD often leads to criminal activity and until recently our criminal courts were unable to address the specific needs of military personnel. The 18th Judicial District of Colorado opened a new specialty court devotedRead more

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Criminal Record Getting in Your Way?

By Philip M. Smith | Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, Seal or Expunge Criminal Records | Comments are Closed | 5 April, 2024 | 0

When your criminal record interferes with your life it is time to talk with a lawyer. Not just any lawyer. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer that has sealed multiple criminal cases with success! A criminal defense attorney is accustomed to looking at criminal records, court records and records from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.Read more

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Private Athletic Coaches MUST Report Child Abuse

By Philip M. Smith | Assault, Crimes Against Children, Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, In the News | Comments are Closed | 22 July, 2013 | 0

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

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False Allegations for Sheriff

By Philip M. Smith | Assault, Crimes Against Persons, Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, Domestic Violence, In the News | Comments are Closed | 15 July, 2013 | 0

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

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Big Blue Bear Criminal Mischief – No Criminal Charges

By Philip M. Smith | Crimes Against Property, Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, In the News | Comments are Closed | 8 May, 2013 | 0

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

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Update on Denver’s Big Blue Bear and the Criminal Mischief Makeover

By Philip M. Smith | Crimes Against Property, Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, In the News | Comments are Closed | 6 April, 2013 | 0

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

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Colorado DA Seeks the Death Penalty for Aurora Shooter

By Philip M. Smith | Crimes Against Persons, Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, In the News | Comments are Closed | 1 April, 2013 | 0

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

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Death Penalty and Death Row – Will There be an Execution in Colorado?

By Philip M. Smith | Crimes Against Persons, Criminal Defense Law, Denver Metro News, In the News | Comments are Closed | 1 April, 2013 | 0

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

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