Criminal Defense

Statutory rape is one of the most serious crimes you can be accused of committing in Colorado. The consequences of a conviction may be devastating and permanently alter the course of your life. However, if you are close in age to your underage sexual partner, and both parties consented, you may be wondering whether...

When you are facing murder charges in Colorado, it is important to understand the severity of the charges against you. It may surprise you to learn that there are multiple types of murder, each with its own definitions and penalties. Murder charges are classified by "degree". There are first-degree and second-degree murder charges, each...

Under Colorado law, it is illegal for any person to expose themselves, specifically their genitals, to any other person without that party’s specific and explicit consent. This falls under 18-7-302 CRS – Indecent Exposure laws. A Lakewood criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of James L. Finegan, P.C., can help you fight these charges. Understanding...

In Colorado, it is illegal to operate a vehicle if you have a suspended driver’s license. If you have a suspended or revoked driver’s license, you may be able to request that the court issue a red license for you, which may be given to you if you can show the reason for the...

Voluntary vs involuntary manslaughter in Colorado are serious criminal charges that carry jail time, fines, and other consequences. Understanding the difference between them, under the state’s laws, can help you to create a legal strategy to support your best possible outcome. Because of the complications inherent with these types of cases, it is critical...