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Comparison of Laws: Ireland

 The Republic of Ireland has the mark of discrimination and disenfranchisement in its history. Catholics and Protestants battled for power in the 1600s. In the 1640s and 1680s, Catholics won …

Colorado Criminal Defense: Basics of the Attorney-Client Privilege

The attorney-client privilege is intended to protect the client in the attorney-client relationship. Its purpose is to encourage clients to be open and honest with their lawyers. Where the Protection …

Witnesses Taking the 5th in Colorado Criminal Courts

Experienced Denver DUI Attorney

If you or someone you know is facing allegation of DUI, DWAI, DUI (drugs), or any other alcohol-related offense, there are some very important things to keep in mind, and attorneys at Masterson Hall, …

Denver Attorney on 26 Victim Rights

TWENTY-SIX (26) LEGAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES A VICTIM SHOULD KNOW AND EXERCISE THROUGH AN ATTORNEY. Commensurate with the guarantees of justice and due process of section 24-4.1-302.5(1) of the …

Denver Attorney for Victims Right Not to Speak

A VICTIM HAS A RIGHT TO NOT SPEAK WITH ANYONE WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY PRESENT (INCLUDING THE POLICE AND PROSECUTION). The victim of a crime should invoke and exercise the victim’s rights and privileges as …

Denver Attorney for Victims and Right to Discovery

A VICTIM HAS A RIGHT TO RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL (AN ATTORNEY) AND TO REQUEST CASE RECORDS IN THE CRIMINAL CASE. The victim of a crime in Colorado has a right to retain an attorney and legal counsel. The …

Defending an Allegation of Complicity in Colorado Criminal Courts

A person does not have to actually physically commit a crime in order to be guilty of the crime itself. Acting as the principal in the commission of a crime is, of course, one way to be guilty of a …

Denver Criminal Defense Attorney: Overview of Connally v. Georgia, 429 U.S. 245 (1977) – Detached and Neutral Requirement for Search Warrants

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Searches and seizures conducted without a warrant are presumptively unreasonable. If a …

The Properly-Named (But Ignored) Victim

Victim Rights Attorney in Colorado THE PROPERLY-NAMED (BUT IGNORED) VICTIM: A person who is an actual victim, but whose wishes and rights are ignored by police and prosecutors. Often a person is …

Colorado Domestic Violence Victim’s Attorney

In Colorado, victims of domestic violence have certain and specific rights. These rights are fundamental to fairness and to victims being treated properly, respectfully, and with fairness and dignity. …

Domestic Violence Mandatory Restraining Orders in Colorado

In the State of Colorado, domestic violence charges are routinely filed when an argument arises between two people and the police are called. Sometimes the people involved in the argument call the …