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Should You Talk to Police Without a Lawyer in Colorado Springs?

By Ted McClintock, Criminal Defense Attorney – Colorado Springs, El Paso County If law enforcement in Colorado Springs or El Paso County wants to “just ask a few questions,” it can feel like cooperating is the right thing to do. But in Colorado, talking to police without a lawyer is one of the biggest mistakes you can make—especially if you are under investigation. Here’s what you need to know before saying anything. The Short Answer: No, You Should Not Talk Without a Lawyer

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How To Get Off The Sex Offender Registry

How to Get Off the Sex Offender Registry in Colorado Being required to register as a sex offender in Colorado can follow a person long after their criminal case is over. The registry affects housing, employment opportunities, and personal relationships. The good news is that Colorado law does allow some individuals to petition the court to discontinue sex offender registration. However, the process is complex, the legal requirements are strict, and prosecutors frequent

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Colorado Domestic Violence Mandatory Arrest Law, Protection Orders, and Bond Conditions

Colorado Domestic Violence Mandatory Arrest Law, Protection Orders, and Bond Conditions By Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Ted McClintock Colorado’s domestic violence mandatory arrest law creates serious and immediate consequences for people accused of crimes involving an intimate partner. In many cases, individuals are surprised to learn that police are required to make an arrest, defendants often spend time in jail before seeing a judge, and courts automatically impose s

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When Touching Equals Intercourse: Colorado’s Sexual Assault on a Child Laws and the Consequences the Public Rarely Understands

When Touching Equals Intercourse: Colorado’s Sexual Assault on a Child Laws and the Consequences the Public Rarely Understands Colorado has some of the harshest sexual offense statutes in the country when it comes to allegations involving children. What many people—including jurors, parents, and even young adults—do not understand is that under Colorado law, touching over the clothes can be treated the same as sexual intercourse, carrying the same charge, the same indetermina

Jan 134 min read