Category Archives: Criminal Defense
PPP Loan Fraud Investigations: Federal Criminal Defense Issues
Federal investigations into Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans continue to create serious legal problems for Colorado business owners, independent contractors, and individuals who received pandemic-related financial assistance. Although the PPP was established to help businesses retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, federal prosecutors have pursued criminal charges against applicants suspected of submitting false information… Read More »
Can a Colorado Police Officer Be Arrested for Misusing Flock Cameras?
Automated license plate reader systems like Flock Safety cameras help Boulder police track vehicles, find stolen cars, and investigate crimes. But these tools also raise concerns about privacy, police misconduct, and misuse of personal information. The same technology that helps find suspects can be abused to monitor ex-partners, settle personal disputes, or track people… Read More »
Can A Colorado Sex Crime Conviction Require Sex Offender Registration?
A sex crime conviction in Boulder can have lasting effects, even after jail, probation, or other penalties are over. One of the most serious is having to register as a sex offender. Colorado law requires people convicted of certain sexual offenses to register with law enforcement and keep their personal information updated. Registration can… Read More »
Driving Without a License Charge In Boulder
Being cited for driving without a license in Boulder can raise questions about what the charge actually means and what happens next. Colorado law distinguishes between never having a valid license, driving with an expired license, failing to have a license physically available, and driving while a person’s driving privilege is suspended or revoked…. Read More »
Can Social Media Posts Hurt Your Colorado Criminal Defense Case?
When we represent someone accused of a crime in Colorado, we want our clients to know that what happens outside the courtroom can affect what happens inside. Social media is a clear example. A photo, comment, direct message, video, location tag, or even interacting with someone else’s post can become important in a criminal… Read More »
Can Body Camera Footage Help Your Colorado Criminal Defense Case?
When we defend someone accused of a crime in Boulder, we know the police report may not tell the whole story. Body camera footage can show what really happened before, during, and after an arrest, often revealing details missing from an officer’s written account. The video might capture what the officer saw, what the… Read More »
Can Police Search Your Vehicle Because They See A Firearm?
Seeing a firearm in a vehicle does not always give police the right to search the entire vehicle in Colorado. The answer depends on where the firearm was located, whether the stop was lawful, whether the officer had a safety concern, whether the firearm appeared illegal, and whether other facts suggested criminal activity. A… Read More »
What Are The Penalties For Possessing A Firearm During A Drug Crime?
Possessing a firearm during a Colorado drug crime can turn an already serious case into a much more dangerous criminal prosecution. A drug case may start as a possession, distribution, manufacturing, or trafficking allegation, but the presence of a gun can change how police, prosecutors, and courts view the facts. Even if the firearm… Read More »
What Happens If Police Find A Gun During A Traffic Stop?
A traffic stop can become much more serious when police find a gun in the vehicle. What began as a stop for speeding, a lane change, expired tags, or a broken taillight may turn into a criminal investigation within minutes. In Colorado, not every firearm in a vehicle is illegal, but the facts matter…. Read More »
Can An Anonymous Phone Call Give Police Reasonable Suspicion?
An anonymous phone call can prompt police to make a stop in Boulder, but it does not automatically give them reasonable suspicion. This difference is important. Someone might call in about a suspected drunk driver, drug activity, domestic violence, a weapon, a theft, or another crime, but police still need a legal reason to… Read More »
