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Colorado Bail Reform

The cash bail system has big issues, but luckily some positive changes are coming! It’s no secret that our justice system isn’t perfect. In fact,...

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Don't be Surprised by the Expenses in Criminal Court; Learn more about new laws to help you budget for your case while still affording the holidays at our blog; www.nicolgerschlaw.com/blog; think you know what your case will cost?; present with gold bow; Expenses to Court; Expenses lessened by new laws

Recent Laws REDUCING the Expenses of a Criminal Case

The similarities between holiday shopping and legal trouble? They're both ridiculously expensive! Welcome, December! With Thanksgiving over, we now are at the peak of holiday...

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Why Domestic Violence Doesn’t Always Mean Divorce

Domestic violence refers to an actual or threatened act of violence against a partner in an intimate relationship--often married couples. So, it begs the question,...

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Understanding Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence - More than Just Physical Violence When you hear the term domestic violence, specific images tend to come to mind. You may picture...

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What You Need to Know About Monitored Sobriety

Monitored Sobriety - Lightyears Beyond Antabuse But Far From Best Practices If you've been charged with a DUI or any other offense involving alcohol or...

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Actual Physical Control; Car parked in a driveway; Yes, you can get a DUI Here; Colorado Lawyer Team blog post; DUI While Parked

Got a DUI While Parked? Let Colorado Lawyer Team Help!

How You Can Be Arrested for DUI While Parked Let’s say as you are leaving the bar, you realize you had more to drink than...

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Actual Physical Control; Car parked in a driveway; Yes, you can get a DUI Here; Colorado Lawyer Team blog post; DUI While Parked

Got a DUI While Parked? Let Nicol Gersch Petterson Help!

How You Can Be Arrested for DUI While Parked Let’s say as you are leaving the bar, you realize you had more to drink than...

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What You Need To Know About DUID

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID): A Primer on What Not to Do A DUID refers to the crime of driving under the influence...

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Government Theft; Cops Taking Stuff; Government Lawsuit to Steal Stuff; Civil Asset Forfeiture

Civil Asset Forfeiture: Theft By Any Other Name

Civil Asset Forfeiture = Policing For Profit = Theft Civil asset forfeiture is sometimes known as “policing for profit” and it is a legal tool...

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A Deferred Judgment: Why Waiting Can Be In Your Best Interests

Deferred judgments can sometimes result in convictions, and sometimes not. But the ball is generally in your court. Knowing your attorney is going to give...

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