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Felony Stalking Charges in Colorado and the Criminal Penalties You Could Face
If you are accused of stalking in Boulder, you could face felony charges, jail time, large fines, and limits on who you can contact. Stalking is treated as a serious crime here because it can involve repeated threats, unwanted messages, surveillance, or actions that cause someone real emotional distress. Still, not every unwanted interaction… Read More »
Felony Vehicular Eluding Charges in Colorado and the Penalties for Fleeing Police
A felony vehicular eluding charge in Boulder can lead to prison, heavy fines, losing your driver’s license, and a criminal record that can impact your future. According to Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-9-116.5, trying to get away from police while driving recklessly can be a felony, even if there’s no accident or injury. We… Read More »
Felony DUI Charges in Colorado and the Penalties for Repeat Offenders
A fourth DUI arrest in Boulder can have a major impact on your life, especially if prosecutors decide to file felony charges that could lead to prison. Colorado treats repeat DUI offenses very seriously, and people with several prior convictions face tougher penalties. At Watkins Law Firm LLC, we know that a felony… Read More »
Criminal Penalties and Prison Time for First-Degree Assault in Colorado
A first-degree assault charge in Boulder is a very serious violent felony. If convicted, you could face years or even decades in state prison, large fines, and a permanent felony record. Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-3-202 says first-degree assault usually involves causing serious bodily injury, using a deadly weapon in certain situations, or specific… Read More »
What Happens If You Are Accused of Second-Degree Assault After a Fight in Colorado?
A fight can quickly become a serious legal matter if someone is injured and blames another person. In Boulder, second-degree assault is a felony that can lead to prison time, heavy fines, and a permanent record. These charges often come up after bar fights, arguments, sporting event confrontations, or other disputes that turn physical…. Read More »
What Happens If Someone Dies After Allegedly Receiving Fentanyl From You in Colorado?
If someone dies from a fentanyl overdose in Colorado, investigators will look into where the drugs came from and whether someone else might be held responsible. If the police think you supplied fentanyl to a person who later died, you could face serious felony charges, even if you did not mean any harm. Still,… Read More »
Can You Be Charged With Fentanyl Trafficking in Colorado If Someone Else Owned the Drugs?
If you are arrested for fentanyl trafficking in Boulder, it does not always mean the police think you owned the drugs. You might still face serious felony charges if fentanyl was found in a car you were driving, an apartment you shared, or a package you delivered for someone else. Prosecutors can charge you… Read More »
Can You Claim Self-Defense After Being Arrested for Assault in Boulder?
Being arrested for assault in Boulder does not necessarily mean you committed a crime. Colorado law recognizes that people have the right to protect themselves and others from unlawful physical force. However, claiming self-defense involves more than telling police that someone else started the fight. The circumstances surrounding the confrontation, the amount of force… Read More »
What Happens If You Are Charged With Fentanyl Distribution in Boulder?
If you are charged with fentanyl distribution in Boulder, your freedom, finances, and future are at serious risk. Colorado prosecutors take these cases very seriously because of the drug’s link to fatal overdoses and the risks of counterfeit pills. Even a small amount of fentanyl can result in felony charges, especially if police think… Read More »
What Happens If Police Find Chemicals They Believe Are Used to Manufacture Methamphetamine in Boulder?
Finding chemicals, laboratory equipment, or suspicious materials inside a home, garage, vehicle, or storage unit can lead Boulder police to investigate possible methamphetamine manufacturing. However, possessing chemicals that could be used to manufacture methamphetamine does not automatically mean someone has committed a crime. Many substances and pieces of equipment associated with illegal drug production… Read More »
