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Practice Areas

The work, organized by what’s actually at stake.

Criminal defense, in four groupings. The first — DUI — is where this practice was built and where the National College of DUI Defense training matters most. The others reflect the kinds of charges that come through a thirty-three-year trial practice.

Count I.DUI defense, in depth

DUI is the work this practice was built around. Founding membership in the National College of DUI Defense; certification to perform the same field sobriety tests as the police; more jury trials on DUI charges than most defense lawyers see in a career.

  • DUI Defense

    First-time, repeat, underage, and aggravated DUI charges in Colorado.

    Scope

    • ·First-offense DUI
    • ·Second and third DUI
    • ·Felony DUI (fourth or subsequent; or with bodily injury)
    • ·Underage DUI / minor in possession
    • ·DUI with accident
    • ·DUI per se / refusal
    • ·DMV license-revocation hearings
    • ·Field sobriety test challenges
    • ·Breath, blood, and chemical test challenges
Count II.Felony and violent-crime defense

Charges that carry prison time are tried, not negotiated from a distance. These are the matters where a real trial record changes what a prosecutor will offer.

  • Violent Crimes

    Assault, menacing, domestic violence, and crime-of-violence charges that carry mandatory prison.

    Scope

    • ·Assault (1st, 2nd, 3rd degree)
    • ·Domestic violence
    • ·Menacing
    • ·Robbery and aggravated robbery
    • ·Kidnapping
    • ·Vehicular homicide and vehicular assault
    • ·Crime-of-violence enhancements

  • Sex Crimes

    Sexual assault, internet sex offenses, and registration-eligible charges. Reputation matters; representation matters more.

    Scope

    • ·Sexual assault
    • ·Unlawful sexual contact
    • ·Internet sex offenses
    • ·Sexual exploitation of children
    • ·Failure to register
    • ·Stalking

  • Felonies and Misdemeanors

    Theft, burglary, child abuse, computer crimes, and other charges across the felony and misdemeanor classes.

    Scope

    • ·Felony charges (Class 1–6)
    • ·Misdemeanor charges (Class 1–3)
    • ·Theft and burglary
    • ·Child abuse
    • ·Computer and electronic crimes
    • ·Probation violations
Count III.Drug crimes

Colorado law has changed significantly over the past decade. The questions that decide a drug case — search, seizure, chain of custody — have not.

  • Drug Crimes

    Possession, distribution, and manufacturing charges under Colorado and federal law.

    Scope

    • ·Possession (Schedule I–V)
    • ·Possession with intent to distribute
    • ·Distribution and manufacturing
    • ·Marijuana defense
    • ·Search and seizure challenges
    • ·Diversion programs and alternative sentencing
Count IV.Juvenile defense

A juvenile case decides what the next ten years look like — school, college, scholarships, employment. The charge in front of you is a much smaller question than the consequences that follow.

  • Juvenile Defense

    Juvenile delinquency proceedings and the long-term consequences of charges in juvenile court.

    Scope

    • ·Juvenile delinquency
    • ·Direct file (juvenile prosecuted as adult)
    • ·Charges affecting school enrollment and college admissions
    • ·Sealing and expungement

Charge not listed?

The list above covers the most common matters. Richard handles the full range of criminal charges in Colorado state and federal courts. If you’re unsure whether your case fits, call — the conversation is free.

Call (303) 981-6366DUI defense, in depth