Q&A – Child Custody in Colorado – With Attorney Samer Bandak
Who can file a custody (officially referred to as Allocation of Parental Responsibilities) action? There are three main groups of people eligibleRead More
Coloradoβs Good Samaritan Law
The Colorado Good Samaritan law provides immunity for persons who suffer or report an emergency drug or alcohol overdose event. The lawRead More
I have to payβ¦..WHAT? Court Costs/Fee and Surcharges vs. Fines for Crimes vs. Restitution
You’ve just been sentenced in a criminal case and received a sentence to probation, community corrections, or department of corrections (prison), ANDRead More
HIRING A CONTRACTOR FOR WORK ON YOUR HOME? TOP THINGS YOU MUST DO BEFORE YOU HIRE THEM
1. Make sure you have a contract that specifically spells out the items to be completed (in high detail), time line ofRead More
Police at my door: what should I do?
Your home is your proverbial castle. Do not be intimated by the police or other agents. Know your rights. No Warrant, No Search!Read More
Can a person move to another state after she or he has been sentenced to probation or parole in Colorado?
ICAOS, the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision provides for the orderly transfer of probation or parole supervision from one state toRead More
Can a person use legalized marijuana if she or he is sentenced to probation in Colorado?
You cannot use recreational marijuana while on probation in Colorado. Whether you can use medical marijuana depends on your situation. – AttorneyRead More
What it takes for an immigrant to get a green card
A major step in achieving the American is getting that valuable document: the permanent residence card, or green card. The green cardRead More
What Do I Do if the Department of Human Services (DHS) Knocks on My Door? A Q&A with Attorney Andrew Schoedel.
Dealing with the Department of Human Services in regard to your children is scary and confusing. A county social worker showing upRead More
How Do I Get a Restraining Order?
There are more than one way to obtain a restraining order in Colorado, in a criminal case or in civil court. CriminalRead More