Blog Posts in March, 2014

Ask attorneys in Denver: How to behave at an arraignment

Previously on this blog, we've covered the topic of arraignments, explaining that if you're arrested for vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, vehicular eluding or another driving-related crime, this will be one of the first steps in the legal process. If it's your first time attending an arraignment, it's natural to require some guidance as you prepare to interact with a judge for the first ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: Do I need a lawyer at my arraignment?

Previously on this blog, we covered arraignments, noting that this is typically the part of the legal process during which the accused is officially charged with a crime, notified of upcoming hearings and informed of his or her bail status. One common question people have as they prepare for an arraignment is whether they need a Denver Colorado lawyer with them during this time. As online legal ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: What is an arraignment?

In the event that you're accused of a driving-related crime like vehicular homicide, vehicular assault or vehicular eluding in the state of Colorado, it's natural to be confused by the complex nature of the legal process that lies ahead. In today's post, we'll focus on the topic of arraignments so that you have a better idea of what to expect if you ever face criminal charges. Attorneys.com, an ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: Can a defense lawyer guarantee a favorable outcome?

If you've been charged with a crime and you've scheduled a consultation with an attorney from a Colorado law firm, chances are you'll want to have some questions answered before you hire that individual to take on your case. One common question that criminal defense lawyers face is the following: Can you guarantee certain results? Unfortunately, the answer is no. In fact, any attorney who tells ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: Early reinstatement of drivers license

When you're convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), one of the penalties you'll face involves having your license revoked for a certain period of time. As you can imagine, this can be a huge inconvenience for people who don't have access to public transportation and need to be able to use a car to get to work, pick up their children from school or complete other necessary tasks throughout ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: Commercial driving privileges

If you have a commercial drivers license (CDL) in the state of Colorado, the consequences of a DUI or another driving-related offense could cost you your job. In addition to the penalties you could face following a conviction — which may include jail time, steep fines and probation — you risk having your commercial driving privileges revoked temporarily or permanently depending on your particular ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: The real cost of a DUI

Before you make the decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after you've been drinking, it's important to consider the potential consequences of your actions. Not only do you put yourself and other motorists in danger, but you risk being pulled over and charged with driving under the influence. In addition to facing jail time for this offense, there's a good chance that you'll end up dishing ...

Ask attorneys in Denver: How to prevent reckless driving

When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, it's your responsibility to make sure you're operating said vehicle in a safe manner. Failure to do so could put yourself and others in grave danger, and may even lead to you facing criminal charges in the event of a vehicular homicide or vehicular assault incident. In today's post, we'll take a look at a few tips you can follow to ensure that you aren't ...