Key Takeaways Colorado criminal cases are classified as misdemeanors or felonies with different penalties. Felony sentencing ranges from one to two years to life imprisonment under statute. Lawyers should have a focused criminal defense practice and familiarity with Colorado courts. Experience with similar charges improves strategy in local criminal courts. Guarantees of outcomes or dismissals…

Criminal cases in Colorado often move quickly, and confusion sets in early. Many people facing accusations hear legal terms thrown around by police, prosecutors, or even friends and assume those words carry the same meaning. At McAdams Law Office, our criminal defense team regularly explains how charged vs convicted represent two very different stages in…

Facing criminal charges often brings immediate concerns about jail time and sentencing options. Many people in this position start asking what is house arrest and whether Colorado courts, particularly in Weld County, allow home confinement instead of incarceration. At McAdams Law Office, we regularly guide clients through this concern. House arrest, also called home detention,…