Criminal Defense

Federal laws making racketeering illegal have been in existence since 1970 when the U.S. Congress passed the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). While created to convict mafia leaders and organized crime rings, the laws are equally effective...

If law enforcement suspects your company or individuals therein to be complicit in a crime, the authorized agents endeavor to collect relevant evidence. While your firm should comply when the authorities make appropriate demands, your company has a clear interest in...

What happens when a business or government entity does not color inside the lines? While some actions may result in a nuisance to shareholders, others may rise to criminal charges. Crimes committed by business professionals fall under the white-collar umbrella. While...

It may seem odd to think that a business could accidentally participate in fraud, but it is more common than many people think. Often the source of the problem stems from mid-level employees who have enough authority to commit fraud, but not as much oversight as...

From the University of Colorado at Boulder to the Colorado School of Mines, the Centennial State has some excellent places to pursue a four-year degree. While tuition and fees for public institutions in Colorado tend to be lower than the national average, you can...

Infringing on an intellectual property interest belonging to an individual or business entity can carry significant consequences. People tend to think of this time of claim as a business tort that is actionable in civil court, but there could also be criminal...

Taxes season is often a very confusing time for many people across the country. Because of how severe consequences can be for tax fraud, it is important to be sure that you were not making any crucial mistakes in your taxes. It is possible to commit tax fraud by...

When authorities suspect you of engaging in illegal behavior, they may employ different tactics to get you to admit to what they believe you have done. It is important that you exercise care when communicating with authorities so that you do not inadvertently...

Penalties for driving under the influence in Colorado start at a blood alcohol content of 0.05%. This crime, known as driving while ability impaired, carries a lesser sentence for the first offense than for a DUI with BAC of 0.08% or higher. Review the consequences of...

Trials do not usually happen immediately after an arrest. Because someone is innocent until proven guilty, holding someone in jail until the trial without a conviction may be unnecessary and unjust punishment. Rather than forcing the person facing charges to remain in...