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Imagine you are trying to live a quiet life and suddenly you discover you have a bench warrant out for your arrest.    It is possible to have a warrant issued and never know it until you have an interaction with law enforcement such as being stopped for a traffic violation or being denied aRead more

COVID 19 had all of us shaken and we are adjusting to new and different circumstances.  We saw traffic dimmish.  Hardly any traffic on the road at all.  Things are picking up again and police officers are writing traffic tickets now that there are more and more people back on the road.  Surprisingly, traffic offensesRead more

Domestic violence is not a criminal charge but rather a category used to enhance a criminal charge.  DV is defined as anything that is harassing, intimidating, threatening to an intimate partner–that term is not defined. Whether violent or not a criminal charge such as assault or harassment can be labeled “domestic violence”.  This label is chargedRead more

Being accused of sex assault on a child is life changing.  Family, friends and even co-workers are reluctant to offer support that you need during such a devastating accusation.  It is important to stay silent except with your criminal defense attorney.  You have the right to your silence and dignity during this trying time.  YouRead more

Sexual assault is one of the most devastating criminal charges a person can face.  A skilled and experienced sexual assault attorney can help navigate the judicial system to avoid the difficult road ahead.  Sexual assault labels are serious and could result in the loss of your job, family, your home, and liberty. Many people includingRead more

According to surveys, assault is the most common form of violent crime in the United States of America. However, the concept of assault is not always as simple as it is made out to be. Some acts of aggression are carried out in self-defense or in order to protect the people around us. Being charged with assaultRead more

Denver Traffic Violations Defense Attorney Theft is a broad ranging criminal offense that is charged as a Class 3 felony down to a Class 2 misdemeanor depending on the amount of money or property involved. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, Philip Smith defends clients who are facing municipal ordinance violations, misdemeanor or felony propertyRead more

Colorado Municipal Ordinance Violations Defense Traffic, Solicitation, Shoplifting, Criminal Mischief Colorado Municipal Ordinance Violations Defense Attorney Philip Smith has defended clients charged with municipal offenses in the Denver metro area cities of Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Littleton, Lakewood, Centennial, Golden, Lone Tree, and more. If you were arrested or charged with a criminal offense in a cityRead more

DENVER’S ASSAULT DEFENSE ATTORNEY Criminal Mischief Defense Attorney Phil Smith has been successfully defending clients charged with assault for years.  Criminal assault charges are rarely clear-cut and may be a matter of self-defense. Assault charges are the most common criminal offense in municipal ordinance violation, misdemeanor and felony courts. YOUR BEST DEFENSE IS TO STOP TALKINGRead more

Your Denver Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer Phil understands the uncertainty a client feels when facing one of the darkest, most anxious and frustrating times in their lives. He is calm under pressure but unwaveringly persuasive when dealing with prosecutors struggling with their offers or trial. Providing Topnotch Criminal Justice for over Three Decades First, secondRead more