With the wealth of information on the internet about virtually anything you could possibly want to know, it’s usually a good idea to take advantage of it and do some easy, affordable research to…
Assault involves unlawful contact with another person and is often regarded as a crime of violence. Colorado assault charges and defenses vary depending on the degree of the crime charged, the circumstances, and extent…
In Part One of our series, Know Your Rights When Dealing with Police, we looked at some basic dos and don’ts when interacting with police. In this Part Two of the series, we’ll look…
Most of us have experienced that stressful, uncomfortable feeling associated with being pulled over by police. It’s intimidating even when we believe we’ve done nothing wrong! Of course, recent years have only added to…
Understanding DUI charges in Colorado is critical as they are very serious and can have far-reaching consequences. If you’ve been charged with DUI, you need an experienced Colorado defense attorney who understands these charges…
Burglary laws in Colorado provide for three degrees of burglary. In this article, we look at all three degrees of burglary as well as their associated penalties and possible defenses. For more about Colorado’s…
Robbery laws in Colorado address three types of robbery. In this article, we look at all three types of robbery as well as their associated penalties and possible defenses. For more about Colorado’s laws…
Theft crimes in Colorado encompass a broad range of offenses involving theft of property or services. And, depending on the value of the stolen items, Colorado classifies theft crimes as petty offenses, misdemeanors, or…
As we move into the month of February and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we at Nicol Gersch Petterson are thinking about the impact that holidays can have on couples. Extra stress,…
When we think of domestic violence, we often think of physical violence between intimate partners. Of course, such physical violence perpetrated upon a partner certainly qualifies as domestic violence. But, recognizing domestic violence means…