Allegations of financial fraud occur in Colorado when people suspect that a person or organization has used deception to gain money or control of assets. People who think that you have committed fraud may accuse you of inflating insurance claims or using false...
Criminal Defense
Defending against false harassment charges
Employers in Colorado are required to make a good faith effort to investigate workplace harassment claims. Therefore, if someone makes a claim against you, your employer will likely investigate your conduct. There are a number of steps that you may be able to take to...
The psychological impact of criminal charges on college students
Facing criminal charges can be a life-altering experience, especially for college students just starting to build their lives. The psychological impact of criminal charges can significantly affect a person's mental health, education, career and social status. Here's...
Drug cases are not always as strong as they seem
The penalties for drug possession and distribution are harsh in Colorado, but proving these charges beyond a reasonable doubt is not always straightforward for prosecutors even when large quantities of controlled substances are discovered. Drug charges are frequently...
Are pyramid schemes and MLM’s the same?
Pyramid schemes include elements where the victim gets defrauded of money, property and other assets. Colorado residents use caution before entering these ventures that gain victims' trust with the promise of huge and unusual investment returns. These schemes are...
SCOTUS to decide if juror bias gets defendant a Sixth Amendment reprieve
Bias can be a belief that is preconceived regardless of the facts. It is a type of prejudice--or something that is pre-judged--and may have a negative impact on the outcome of a decision. It can taint a process and render it unfair. When present in the mind of a...
The diversity of healthcare fraud
Healthcare is an expensive system, resulting in many cases of fraud that are difficult or impossible to prevent. The prevalence of healthcare fraud has allowed it to evolve into subtypes, such as upcoding and unbundling. In Colorado, medical professionals and fraud...
Stealing and underlying issues
If you take something that isn't yours, then it's considered stealing in Colorado. This could be an act that's as simple as a child taking a toy from someone else or something as significant as taking high-priced items from a store. Even though any form of stealing is...
A closer look at the insanity defense in Colorado
In Colorado, even if you committed a crime, the judge can give the verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. In other cases, the court might alter the sentencing if you can prove that you were mentally impaired while committing the crime. The meaning of insanity in...
White collar crime
White-collar crime in Colorado refers to a crime that is financial and does not involve violence. These crimes include fraud, securities violations, and similar matters. Although they are nonviolent, their scale can be large. The nature of white collar crime Most...