Collateral Consequences of a Felony Conviction The consequences of a felony conviction are far greater than time in prison and hefty fines. Hundreds of state, local and federal laws impose additional consequences on felony offenders, which are far more reaching than any criminal sentence. Unfortunately, many felons and even judges and attorneys are unaware of…
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Colorado May Allow Marijuana Clubs Marijuana is often thought of as a social drug similar to alcohol. Most states that have legalized the drug have relegated its usage to the privacy of one’s home. Public consumption is generally prohibited in legal states. Since the federal government has yet to legalize the drug many state governments…
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Marijuana Delivery Bill Moves to Colorado House Recreational marijuana users and medical marijuana patients may be able to have cannabis products delivered to their door in 2020 and 2021. House Bill 1234, which would allow for marijuana delivery services, is on its way to the house after a 6-3 approval, though not everyone is on…
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On August 16, 2016 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on the ten consolidated case appeals from criminal defendants from California and Washington. The petitioners were allegedly involved in the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. While both California and Washington allow the medical use of marijuana, the federal government does not…
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Our senior defense partner Cliff Black obtained a dismissal today for a felony case in the Northern part of Colorado. Several people were charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana after another attorney incorrectly advised them that their business model was legal under the Colorado’s marijuana laws. Out of the 5 people that were arrested, 4…
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All criminal court records are open to the public. This means that anyone can go to the records department at the local court house and research whether someone has been charged and/or convicted of a crime. The great news is the you maybe eligible to have your case sealed. Sealing your case is when a…
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Productive day for senior partner Clifton Black, first having a misdemeanor dismissed in municipal court, then reaching an agreement with a District Attorney in the Denver metro area to dismiss a probation revocation. The probation revocation could’ve resulted in a felony conviction, which likely would’ve also resulted in loss of employment, and a potential prison…
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Its that time of year again – the Gazette is running the Best of the Springs 2016, and we’d love to have you vote for our firm as the best in Colorado Springs! Simply click the logo below, and you’ll be navigated to the Best of the Springs website. After entering your email address, select…
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‘s defense partner Clifton Black had all charges against his client dismissed. Mr. Black’s client was charged with assault and domestic violence. Mr. Black was able to demonstrate that the client was not guilty. The prosecutor agreed to conduct an evaluation of the client and the facts of the case, indicating the client was not…
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Mr. Black’s client was involved in a family dispute in Denver which resulted in a misdemeanor charge and a civil restraining order against his client. Mr. Black was able to show the prosecutor that the complaining party was the aggressor and had the criminal charge dismissed 5 months ago. Mr. Black conducted a contested hearing…
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