Criminal Defense

When Self-Protection Excuses a Charge

What Does Colorado's Self-Defense Law Actually Say? Colorado's self-defense statute, C.R.S. Section 18-1-704, allows a person to use physical force against another person when they reasonably believe that force is necessary to defend themselves, or a third person,...

The Line Between a Misdemeanor and a Felony

How Are Colorado Crimes Classified? Colorado organizes felonies into six classes and misdemeanors into three, with class one felonies carrying the most severe penalties and class three misdemeanors carrying the least. According to a Colorado Legislative Council Staff...

How Charges Escalate From Minor to Felony

Colorado Divides Assault Into Three Degrees Colorado law separates assault into three distinct degrees, each carrying its own elements and penalty range. Under C.R.S. Section 18-3-202, first-degree assault covers intentionally causing serious bodily injury with a...

How a Domestic Violence Charge Can Take Away Your Gun Rights in Colorado

A Colorado domestic violence charge can strip your firearm rights before a verdict is ever reached. Learn how state and federal law intersect, and how a Colorado Springs defense attorney can protect your gun rights.

How Charges Escalate From Minor to Felony

Aug 3, 2026 | Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense

When Self-Protection Excuses a Charge

The Line Between a Misdemeanor and a Felony

How Charges Escalate From Minor to Felony

How a Domestic Violence Charge Can Take Away Your Gun Rights in Colorado

How Charges Escalate From Minor to Felony

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