A woman is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, after repeatedly crashing her car on Interstate 25 when she was traveling the wrong direction. Colorado Springs criminal defense attorneys understand that the incident almost miraculously did not result in serious injuries, though the driver, as well as two other motorists, were transported to …
Colorado Springs Police Ratchet Up Drug Arrest Efforts
Police in Colorado Springs have been honing in on drug arrests, focusing three intensive investigations on large-scale operations. Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers want to make it clear that while police are after the big fish, many of those who sell drugs on a smaller scale are likely to get caught up as well. That’s …
Five Implicated in CO Springs Sex Assault Case
Five men, including a native Iraqi who sought refuge in the U.S. for serving as an informant to U.S. troops, have been implicated in the sexual assault of a woman in her 50s. Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers know that this case has gained a great deal of media attention, first for the type of …
PTSD as a Criminal Defense in Colorado Springs
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an increasing phenomenon, as soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan grapple with the stress of having survived a war zone. Our Colorado Springs criminal defense attorneys understand that, unfortunately, this complicated syndrome sometimes manifests itself in criminal behaviors. One such case locally involves an active-duty soldier accused of gunning down another …
Hosting an Underage Alcohol Party in Co Springs Can Result in Felony
The mother of a Colorado teen who became infamous for her submission of a revealing high school yearbook photo has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for reportedly hosting a party where underage alcohol consumption was taking place. Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers have come across the common misconception that hosting an event such …
CO Springs Mayor Launches Investigation Into Wrongful Gun Arrest
A 24-year-old man was wrongfully arrested in Colorado Springs at a park during a gay Pride Festival late last month. Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers understand that police are blaming the debacle on an outdated form that police had been using, that indicated openly carrying a gun in a city park was against the law. …
DNA Evidence in Colorado Springs Criminal Cases Not Bullet Proof
Many defendants assume that DNA or some other scientific evidence against them automatically spells their doom. Our Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers realize however that while it certainly has its challenges, DNA evidence is not bullet proof. There are always elements that can be taken to task, whether for collection methods, lab techniques or overall …
Colorado Springs Drug Bust Nets 19 Arrests
A major Colorado Springs drug bust resulted in the arrests of 19 people, as well as the seizure of two pounds of heroin, three ounces of cocaine, two vehicles, three handguns and $14,500 in cash. Our Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers know that while that seems like a lot of evidence, the fact is, with …
State Supreme Court Affirms Defendant’s Right to Attorney in People v. Lynn
The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed a trial court’s earlier ruling to suppress statements made to police by a suspect who had already requested his attorney. Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers know that this case, People v. Lynn, had first been brought forth in the 13th Judicial Circuit in Sterling. This is important news for anyone …
Technicalities Matter in Colorado Springs Criminal Defense
Prosecutors battling a Colorado criminal defense are appealing of a judge’s ruling to drop charges against a man accused of a bomb threat. Our criminal defense lawyers understand it all has to do with alleged mishandling of the evidence by both police and the prosecutor’s office. What this shows is that technicalities do matter. The …
Colorado Springs Criminal Defense: Good Intentions, Bad Plans
Colorado Springs criminal defense attorneys know that in many cases, the cliche is true: the road to ruin is often paved with good intentions. In the case of the Dougherty siblings, their need for a solid Colorado Springs criminal defense stemmed from the desire to help the youngest brother. The 22-year-old was a registered sex …