Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law Blog

Gang violence crimes in Colorado are a constant problem, a concern for the safety of many people throughout the region. Many of these events involve firearms and deadly outcomes. That is where an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of James L. Finegan, P.C., can help. Colorado Gang Violence This is not a...

Colorado laws, including CRS § 18-12-106, provide very specific limitations on when a person can use or be in possession of weapons. Specifically, this law requires that no person who is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance be able to aim, throw, discharge, or otherwise use specific weapons. Doing so can...

Violent crimes tend to be the more serious type of offense that can carry a lengthy prison sentence. In Colorado, trying and failing to take another person’s life is attempted murder. Attempted murder can be charged as first-degree or second-degree attempted murder, and a defendant can face decades of prison time if convicted if...

Domestic violence in Colorado is not a criminal offense on its own but rather a sentencing enhancement that increases the penalties of other crimes where the accused and the victim were or are in an intimate relationship. Therefore, determining whether or not domestic violence is a felony charge often depends on several factors, including...

Driving under the influence by anyone is not legal, and in every situation, it is dangerous. For those who are younger, though, the risks are multiplied thanks to the inexperience of the driver coupled with the limitations on their impairment. If you have a child who is hitting the road soon, you should fully...