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A recently released affidavit shows probable cause to arrest and charge Jack Elway III for domestic violence resulting in assault and disturbing the peace. Denver Police Department states that Elway allegedly assaulted his girlfriend of one year. The victim claims they were driving and began arguing. Elway stopped the car and pulled the victim outRead more

UPDATE: Colorado Senate Bill 13-012 requires all private athletic clubs and their personnel to report suspicious or known child abuse or sexual contact of their underage participants. At the time, the bill was drafted in reaction to the Jerry Sandusky molestation conviction. SB13-012 was signed into law by Governor John Hickenlooper March 22, 2013. InRead more

Should this become the law in Colorado? Not so fast. SENATE BILL 13-012 CONCERNING REPORTING OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS was introduced to the Colorado General Assembly in January 2013. If approved, the Bill will move Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk. In summary: “The bill adds directors, coaches, assistant coaches, andRead more

No one is exempt from false allegations of domestic violence not even a sheriff. Colorado Undersheriff Tony Spurlock and his wife were recently observed having a tiff in the upstairs of their Highlands Ranch home. So much so, a neighbor walking his dog called 911 after seeing what he thought was a shove or aRead more

Post traumatic stress disorder affects veterans returning to civilian life at such a high rate it is staggering. Behaviors associated with PTSD often leads to criminal activity and until recently our criminal courts were unable to address the specific needs of military personnel. The 18th Judicial District of Colorado opened a new specialty court devotedRead more

Police found plenty of evidence to suspect but not charge Joseph Rivas with felony criminal mischief.             Rivas was a person of interest in the March paint dumping deed on Denver’s beloved Big Blue Bear. But, the trail dried up after Denver Police couldn’t place Mr. Rivas as the personRead more

At least 5% of all losses come from employee theft and many of those employees are between the ages of 20-27. Busy business owners fail to oversee their most valuable commodity, their livelihood. Young adults have a false sense of power and privilege when promoted to “management” and given full access to cash, cash cardsRead more

On April 4, 2013 Xavier McDaniel, 20, allegedly entered a unlocked apartment and attempted to sexually assault a teen aged girl. He is being held without bail at Jefferson County Detention Center.   McDaniels’ first appearance in court is Monday. Bond amount and terms will be set at that time. McDaniel has been charged withRead more

As reported earlier, Denver Convention Center’s sightseeing, bigger than life Big Blue Bear was tagged Easter Sunday with green paint. By mid week workers rose to nearly forty feet to reach the massive gentle giant. Workers were spraying, sprucing and primping Big Blue at a whopping cost of $11,000.   The criminal mischief case isRead more

When your criminal record interferes with your life it is time to talk with a lawyer. Not just any lawyer. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer that has sealed multiple criminal cases with success!   A criminal defense attorney is accustomed to looking at criminal records, court records and records from the Colorado Bureau ofRead more