Criminal Defense

Identity theft is a growing problem in the US, and as such, identity theft charges are increasing as more methods are developed to monitor such activity. If you are accused of identity theft, that often means there is some type of cyber or other tangible information that indicates that you have engaged in an...

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...

Being arrested for a crime is frightening. Whether committing an act occurs with little forethought or it was planned, shoplifting can lead to various consequences if convicted. The thought of spending time in jail is a possibility. Understanding the consequences of shoplifting theft charges and if jail time is a possibility for first offenses is vital....