⚖️ Guides & Resources

Clear, practical information about Colorado’s criminal, DUI, and traffic laws.

When you’re accused of a crime or serious traffic offense in Colorado, reliable information can be hard to find — and bad advice spreads fast.

This section of my website is built to give you accurate, plain-language explanations of how Colorado’s criminal justice system really works. Whether you’re facing a DUI, a careless-driving charge, or trying to seal an old conviction, these guides help you understand the process before you step into a courtroom.

Why These Guides Exist

As a defense lawyer with more than twenty years of experience handling DUI, traffic, and criminal cases across Colorado, I’ve seen how confusing the system can be.

Clients often ask the same questions:

• What happens at my first court appearance?
• Will I lose my license after a DUI?
• How serious is a misdemeanor?
• Can I clear an old conviction from my record?

The goal of these resources is to answer those questions — clearly, honestly, and without legal jargon — so you can make informed choices and know when it’s time to get help.

Explore the Guides

• ⚖️ Colorado Criminal Penalties & Court Procedures How Colorado classifies offenses — felonies, misdemeanors, petty offenses, and municipal violations — and what each means for sentencing, records, and your rights.
• 🚗 DMV Hearings & License Consequences in Colorado What happens after a DUI arrest, how Express Consent law works, and what steps can protect your privilege to drive.
• 🧾 Record Sealing, Post-Conviction & Warrants Defense Practical information about clearing your record, addressing outstanding warrants, and seeking probation or post-conviction relief.
• 🚦 Traffic Offenses & Driving Point Penalties How the DMV point system affects your license, insurance, and job — plus what to expect in traffic court.
• 🏛️ Domestic Violence Offenses – What You Need to Know An overview of Colorado’s domestic-violence designations, mandatory-arrest rules, and court procedures.

How to Use This Section

These guides aren’t substitutes for legal advice — they’re meant to help you understand what’s happening so you can have a more productive conversation with your lawyer.

They’re also kept current as laws change, so you’ll always find up-to-date explanations and practical insights.

If you’re looking for defense representation, visit the Practice Areas section to see how my office handles DUI, traffic, and criminal cases across Colorado.