Defending Against Police Informant Testimony
April 18, 2025
A bank robbery over the holiday in Colorado Springs took an unexpected twist when the suspect, an older man with a white beard, allegedly put a Christmas spin on the offense.
The defendant allegedly entered the bank and robbed it using a weapon to threaten tellers. He then proceeded to leave the bank, throw the money on the sidewalk, and yell “Merry Christmas!”
Yes, you read that right.
Robbery’s Still a Crime in CO, Even When…Your Heart’s in the Right[...]When people think about crimes that involve stealing, some immediate types of thefts tend to come to mind. Grand theft auto, perhaps. Shoplifting. Breaking and entering. Mugging. Maybe identity theft.
All of these are commonly listed kinds of theft crime charges. However, there are lots of different ways that people can commit theft, and Colorado has quite a few crimes on the books that are less well-known… but can still cause problems for you if you end up being charged.[...]
The short answer to this question: yes.
Every criminal offense on the books has a corresponding statute of limitations. That is — there is a limit to how long prosecutors have to file charges against someone they believe has committed a crime.
In most cases, this is defined as a certain amount of time from the point a crime occurs. In today’s post, however, we specifically explore the sentencing and penalties for Colorado theft crimes, and the statutes of limitations [...]
When someone is arrested for theft in Colorado, the charge can be classified as a petty theft, a misdemeanor, or a felony. What determines the seriousness of the charge? In most cases it’s pretty simple: the value of the items that were taken.
There are multiple classes of misdemeanor theft charges, but at a certain point these switch over and become felonies. That point is called the “felony theft threshold.” Basically, it’s the point at which the value of the [...]
Denver residents may love the story of the Grinch, but right now they are fighting back against real-life grinches who go around stealing presents and packages from their neighbors.
Denver7 has recently encouraged residents to speak up and hit record when they see “porch pirates” stealing packages. The station is committed to sharing and playing the videos they receive until thieves are caught.
It’s an important reminder: in this era of smartphones and doorbell cameras, it is easier than ever [...]
Being accused of a crime is a serious matter that can turn your life upside down in an instant. You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next move, and worried about what the future holds. These feelings are completely valid—criminal charges are often complex, high-stakes, and may come with harsh consequences. In cases where police informant testimony is a key factor, the situation can become even more challenging. The reliability and credibility of informant witnesses can be questioned, and [...]
Field drug tests are often treated as if they’re definitive. You’re told the results came back positive, and that’s that. But if you’ve been charged in Colorado based on one of these tests, there’s a good chance the results don’t tell the whole story.
You need a Denver, Colorado drug crimes defense lawyer who’ll ask hard questions, examine the smallest details, and challenge assumptions that prosecutors would rather leave untouched. We take that work seriously at the Law Office of [...]
No one wakes up expecting to be charged with vehicular homicide. One moment you’re driving—then everything changes. Lights, sirens, questions you don’t know how to answer. And just like that, you’re being treated like a criminal.
This isn’t something you prepared for. You may be grieving, confused, or still trying to understand what actually happened. Meanwhile, the legal system is already moving forward without waiting for you to catch up.
This guide is here to walk you through what this [...]