Skilled Lakewood Criminal Offense Lawyers
If you have been charged with a crime in Colorado, you probably have questions about what you should do next. You may be unclear about what path to take in defending yourself, or you may not be aware that you have any options at all. Talking to an experienced criminal defense lawyer is an important way to educate yourself about your legal rights and to decide how to exercise them.
Particularly when the charges are serious and the stakes are high, you can avoid costly mistakes by getting advice from a lawyer who understands the ins and outs of the Colorado criminal justice system. Hearings, arraignments, charges, motions and other elements of criminal procedure have specific rules, and we can help you assert your procedural rights in a way that will best serve your interests, rather than make it easier for the prosecution to convict you. The attorneys of Pearson & Paris, P.C., have handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor shoplifting to first degree murder, and we can help you develop a defense strategy with your specific goals and challenges in mind. Contact us to learn more.
Help With Criminal Procedure in Denver
If you are facing criminal charges, you are technically considered innocent until proven guilty, and you are entitled to numerous legal rights. We can help you identify and leverage your rights and options as a defendant in ways that include:
- We can advise you on when to talk to authorities and when to use your constitutional "right to remain silent."
- We can help you know when to request and use a preliminary hearing to your advantage and when to give up that right.
- We can analyze and help you decide on plea offers that may or may not be in your best interests.
- We can assist you in negotiating favorable sentencing options.
If you have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor and you need legal representation, contact the law firm of Pearson & Paris, P.C., at 303-872-4719 or toll-free at 888-725-2609 for a free initial phone consultation. We defend clients against DUI and vehicular crimes, white collar crimes, violent crimes, drug offenses, sex offenses, weapons offenses, and other state and federal charges.