Challenging Inconsistent Testimony in Sex Crime Cases
March 7, 2024
No one wants to get pulled over by the police when driving, but several things can turn a routine traffic stop into a serious incident – including driving while intoxicated.
However, if the police observe you driving under the influence in Colorado and you have a firearm in the car, things can get much more complicated.
If you’re a firearm owner, it’s vital to understand what the law says about keeping a firearm in your vehicle. There are possible consequences [...]
Does it surprise you to learn that thousands of guns go missing in the state of Colorado every year? It’s true.
If you own a gun and lose it, you’re not required to report it to the police – at least not yet.
A woman who lost her daughter to a gunshot wound from a stolen gun is advocating for a new law. It would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in panic for a lot of people. That manifests itself through the stockpiling of certain items. For some people, it’s food or household products; for others, it’s guns and ammunition.
Reports out of Colorado Springs have detailed the increased sales of firearms throughout the state. Some gun retailers say their sales are four times greater now than they were one year ago. This has resulted in a shortage of ammunition as well.
Of course, every [...]
In the modern era, gun control has become a very divisive issue. Local gun ordinance laws can clash with state laws, as has been the case in Colorado recently.
For example, in Boulder in 2018, the city council passed an ordinance that banned the possession and sale of high-capacity magazines and assault-style weapons within the city limits.
After passing this ordinance, the city’s citizen groups sued and now the Colorado Supreme Court is going to weigh in on whether or [...]
You have the right to protest and in Colorado, you also have the right to bear arms. But what happens when those two rights collide? Can you bring a firearm to a protest?
Recent protests in Denver saw the confiscation of assault rifles from activists. While open carry is not legal in Denver, some protesters had weapons seized from their car after reports were made to police of suspicions the trunk contained military-style weapons.
The Colorado Times Recorder reported that [...]
Sex crime cases often lack concrete physical evidence, relying heavily on witness testimony. This creates a crucial role for the defense in scrutinizing and potentially challenging the credibility of witness statements. Inconsistencies or outright contradictions within a witness’s account can raise significant doubt, potentially swaying the jury towards a “not guilty” verdict.
This blog post dives deeper into the complexities of challenging inconsistent testimony in sex crime cases, exploring cross-examination techniques, the role of expert witnesses, and successful defense strategies.[...]
Trespassing, a seemingly innocuous act, can lead to serious legal ramifications, especially in the state of Colorado. Whether you’re hiking in the Rockies or wandering through urban areas, knowing the ins and outs of trespassing laws is crucial to avoiding legal trouble.
This blog post delves into Colorado’s trespassing laws, exploring the different degrees of offenses and their potential consequences. Additionally, we’ll discuss the importance of building a strong defense with the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
What[...]Insider trading, a term often heard in financial circles and news headlines, carries significant legal implications. Colorado has seen its share of insider trading cases in recent years, prompting a closer examination of the legal framework surrounding such charges.
This blog aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of insider trading charges from a legal perspective, shedding light on what constitutes insider trading, defense strategies individuals can employ, recent legal developments, and the critical role of experienced criminal defense lawyers in [...]