Public Defenders

If you have been accused of a crime and cannot afford an attorney, you may need a public defender. Get the facts about getting a public defender appointed and how he or she can help you.

Defending a Speeding Ticket

If you decide to defend your speeding ticket, you should prepare for trial by requesting copies of the prosecutor's evidence and by gathering your own evidence. Although speeding is a strict liability offense, there are several defenses which you can pursue.

Punishment of Crime

How does a judge determine how a crime will be punished? Find out about sentencing theories and guidelines as well as what factors are considered when a sentence is decided.

Castigo de Delitos Penales

El castigo por un delito penal puede incluir una multa, encarcelamiento, libertad condicional, restitución o la pena de muerte. En el sistema federal, el castigo puede ser basado en pautas de sentencia. Acuerdos de reducción de pena son importantes en un sistema estatal de justicia penal.

11.13.2008

Ask a Lawyer: What Is Grand Theft Auto?

I am trying to find out the legal explanation of "Grand Theft Auto" in Colorado. I have heard two different things, that it is when you steal a car and take it across state lines and that it is charged when the stolen vehicle is more than a certain dollar amount. Please let me know which the accurate definition is. Thank You