Challenging Inconsistent Testimony in Sex Crime Cases
March 7, 2024
The United States is a free country, and because of that, our citizens are allowed to move freely from one place to another. However, this comes with a few restrictions — especially if you’re a minor. In Colorado, minors don’t simply need to contend with the rules their parents give them, but the state as well.
Failure to comply with curfew laws in Colorado can result in legal consequences. Here’s what you need to know about Colorado’s SafeNite Program, what [...]
Kids make mistakes. All of them. It’s just a part of life. The parts of our brains that make decisions are not fully formed until the age of 25. Science has proven that a teenager’s brain just works differently than an adult’s.
Still, kids often face the same consequences as adults when they commit certain crimes. For instance, just this month, four teens were arrested for “tagging” dozens of buildings around Edgewater. The boys have been charged with felony criminal [...]
Teens are infamous for their lapses in judgment. In fact, it’s well-known that the teenage brain isn’t fully mature, and that teens lack the decision-making capacity of adults.
To mitigate damages of poor decisions early on, juvenile criminal records are kept confidential. This prevents juvenile offenders from being labeled as criminals in their adult lives. However, there are some exceptions to juvenile record confidentiality, two of them being background checks from college admissions offices and student aid lenders.
So when [...]
“He was a good kid. I don’t know what happened.”
“She just started acting out.”
“I always knew this was coming.”
These are the kinds of things you hear from parents, teachers, and others when minors get charged with crimes. They make juvenile crime sound unstoppable. Inevitable. Inexplicable.
It’s usually not, though, and whether you are attempting to prevent your child from going down this path or working to fight charges they’re already facing, it helps to understand what factors [...]
Traditionally, consequences for fighting in school were limited to a trip to the principal’s office and school-enforced punishments such as detention, suspension or – in the worst case – expulsion. However, violence is a growing problem in schools across the US, so many educators and law enforcement officials are cracking down on violence of all forms, frequently by imposing legal consequences for students caught fighting.
Recently, two schools in Colorado made headlines for prosecuting students caught fighting at school. At [...]
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 [...]