Colorado Law for Dependency and Neglect
How does Colorado law define child abuse and/or neglect? Section 19-1-13 оf the Colorado Revised Statutes defines the grounds аѕ follows: (1) (a) “Abuse” оr “child abuse оr neglect”, аѕ uѕеd in раrt 3 оf article 3 оf thiѕ title, means аn асt оr omission in оnе оf thе fоllоwing categories that threatens the health […]
Sealing Criminal Records in Colorado; Overview and Update
In Colorado, it has usually not been possible to expunge or seal a conviction from your criminal record, even if you have completed probation. however more recently the legislature have added exceptions, for municipal violations, petty offenses, crimes involving controlled substances, and a few other specific offenses. (Colorado Statutes §§ 24-72-704 to 24-72-710 (2019).) If […]
Attorney Andrew Schoedel wins Attorney of the Year recognition
The Colorado Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel (ORPC) held its 4th Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO from September 7-9, 2019. The ORPC provides effective legal advocacy for indigent parents in child welfare proceedings, and contracts the best Colorado attorneys to represent parents in Dependency and Neglect proceedings. Muhaisen Law Attorney Andrew Schoedel was awarded […]
Purposes of Criminal Sentencing in Colorado
Sentencing in a a criminal case depends on many factors. These include what level of crime one is convicted of (after a plea or conviction at trial). This will help you to determine your “exposure,” (how serious a sentence you may be exposed to). The Court will be limited to the “range” of options that […]
Miranda Rights
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. This is the famous Miranda warning – known to pretty much anyone who has ever watched a police drama […]
How to Select a Criminal Defense Attorney
Determine whether you need a defense attorney Someone charged with crimes will almost always benefit from competent legal representation. There is not a level playing field between the government and an individual accused, therefore it is almost certainly critical for you to have a criminal defense attorney. This is especially true when a jail or […]
Can My Employer Monitor My Emails?
Question: “My coworker was recently fired for sending email messages with sexually explicit content to women in the office. He was terminated but now the company says that it’s going to monitor all of our email messages that are sent on our company email system to make sure that we don’t violate the company’s policy […]
Muhaisen Law Attorneys’ Trial Verdict against Regional Transportation District
Denver – A Muhaisen Law client/plaintiff won her personal injury case against Regional Transportation District after a jury trial in Denver District Court. Attorneys Wadi Muhaisen & Mark Malone prepared the litigation and conducted the jury trial. The jury found for the plaintiff for $200,000.00 for actual damages and pain and suffering. RTD had previously […]
Dependency & Neglect Cases
Dependency and neglect cases are opened when a county department of human services (DHS) is concerned about the welfare of your child(ren) and either removed them from your home, or wants to be able to supervise your children in your home. Having a child taken away from you can be the most traumatic experience in […]
Wadi Muhaisen Presents CLE at Attorney Conference in Keystone
Keystone, CO – Wadi Muhaisen presented a continuing legal education course, “Winning at Jury Selection: Voir Dire Basics and Practical, Jury-Focused Strategies,” at the Respondent Parent’s Counsel Conference on September 22, 2018. The theme of the conference was “OBJECT! Shaping Your Case Through Tailored Advocacy. Andrew Schoedel and Jessica Beaulieu, M2 attorneys who defend parents’ […]
