Motherhood Behind Bars: The Impact of Incarceration on Women and Their Children

Motherhood Behind Bars: The Impact of Incarceration on Women

Incarceration is a harsh reality for many individuals who have been convicted of a crime. However, for women who are also mothers, the experience of...

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From Plea Bargains to Diversion Programs: Beyond Deferred Judgment

From Plea Bargains to Diversion Programs: Beyond Deferred Judgment

When facing criminal charges, the prospect of going to trial can be daunting. For many individuals, plea bargains and diversion programs offer an alternative way...

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Misdemeanor vs. Felony Theft: What's the Difference in Colorado?

Misdemeanor vs. Felony Theft: What’s the Difference in Colorado?

Theft can be defined simply as one person taking something from another, something they do not own and do not have the authorization to take....

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Aggravated Robbery: What Is It and What Are the Penalties in Colorado?

Aggravated Robbery: What Is It and What Are the Penalties in Colorado?

If you’ve been charged with aggravated robbery in Colorado, you need a team of expert defense lawyers on your team. Luckily, COLaw Team can help....

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The First Court Appearance

Your first time in court can be a daunting experience, but that doesn't mean you have to be confused about what to expect. In this...

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Restitution Hearings and Procedures

In our last post in our series on restitution, we'll discuss restitution hearings and procedures. What should you expect? What will happen during the hearing?...

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How to Seal Your Case

When deciding whether or not to seal your record, or a specific case, the first thing you may ask yourself is: what kind of criminal...

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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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Teamwork: Thankful this November for Our Team!

With the start of the holiday season, we want to take a break from legal posts and take a second to show appreciation for our...

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How to Legally Call Someone a Liar; Witness Credibility; Fingers Crossed; NLO Blog

Witness Credibility In Criminal Cases

I mention the show Law & Order a fair amount in my blog posts – not because it’s the most accurate show in terms of...

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