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How Federal Prosecutors Use Phone Records, Texts, And Financial Records
When federal investigators build a criminal case in Boulder, some of the most important evidence often does not come from eyewitnesses. Phone records, text messages, bank transactions, payment histories, location data, and other electronic records can help prosecutors piece together months or even years of someone’s activities. We often see how different types of… 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 »
How Colorado Police Use Blood Tests in DUI and DUID Cases
Blood tests are often a key part of evidence in Boulder DUI or drugged-driving cases. Police usually ask for a blood test if they think marijuana, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, or a mix of drugs and alcohol may have caused a driver’s impairment. Unlike breath tests, blood tests can show both alcohol and specific… 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 »
What Happens If You Lie To A Federal Agent?
Talking to a federal agent can feel different from talking to a local police officer. The questions may seem calm, but the stakes can be serious. A person may think a small false statement will protect them, protect someone else, or make an uncomfortable interview end faster. That decision can create a new criminal… Read More »
Can A Colorado DUID Case Be Based Only On Officer Observations?
A Colorado DUID case can sometimes begin with nothing more than an officer’s observations. The officer may claim that your driving, speech, eyes, balance, attitude, movements, or performance on roadside tests showed signs of drug impairment. That does not mean the case is automatically strong. Drug-related DUI cases are often more complicated than alcohol… Read More »
When Can Police Search Your Home For Drugs In Colorado?
A home is one of the most protected places under Colorado and federal law. When police want to search a home for drugs, they usually need a valid search warrant signed by a judge. That does not mean officers always follow the rules, and it does not mean every warrant is legally sound. A… Read More »
Can Police Charge Everyone In The Car With Drug Possession?
A drug arrest after a traffic stop can feel confusing and unfair, especially when several people were in the same car. Police may find drugs in the center console, under a seat, in a backpack, inside a purse, in the trunk, or somewhere else in the vehicle. Then everyone starts asking the same question:… Read More »
Constructive Possession In Colorado Drug Cases
A Colorado drug case does not always begin with drugs found in someone’s pocket, hand, purse, or backpack. Many cases start when police find drugs in a shared car, bedroom, apartment, hotel room, storage area, center console, glove box, or bag that more than one person could access. When that happens, prosecutors may argue… Read More »
What Happens If Police Think You Are High During A Boulder Traffic Stop?
A Boulder traffic stop can become much more serious if the officer believes you are high. What starts as a lane violation, speeding stop, equipment issue, or minor driving mistake can quickly turn into a Colorado DUID investigation. The officer may begin asking about marijuana, prescription medication, edibles, dispensary purchases, or whether there are… Read More »
