Colorado Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• The Preliminary Hearing
  It is difficult to be a criminal defendant. If the defendant is ultimately found guilty of the crimes for which he was arrested then few people have compassion for the hardships endured by the defendant while he was standing trial. However, for defendants who are arrested for a crime which they did not commit, a criminal trial can be a real burden. For that reason, there are many … more
• The Juvenile Court System for Minors Accused of Crimes
  Almost every state in the United States has established a juvenile court system to handle the legal matters of minors. Typically, these legal matters fall into three categories including: (1) criminal matters; (2) abuse and neglect cases; and (3) truancy or delinquency cases.      The Minor Accused of a Crime When a minor commits a crime, it is undoubtedly traumatic for the … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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More Criminal Law Topics

• Arraignment
• Bail Hearings & Criminal
• Criminal Charge
• Criminal Justice Process
• Criminal Trial
• Expungement
• Grand Jury Indictment
• Initial Hearings
• Juvenile Justice System
• Plea Negotiations
• Post-Conviction Appeals
• Post-Sentencing
• Pre-Sentence Investigations
• Sentencing and Sanctions
• Three Strikes Rule