The United States and Colorado Constitutions stand between the individual and the awesome power of the government. While these documents secure various rights for the individual, too often, it takes a good lawyer to ensure that they are respected. If you are arrested or fall under police suspicion, you have:
The Right to a Lawyer
The Right to Remain Silent
The Right to Bail
The Right to be Free from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
The Right to be Presumed Innocent
The Right to a Speedy Trial
The Right to Demand Proof of Guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The Right to Confront Your Accusers
The Right to Fair and Equal Treatment in the Criminal Process
The Right to Fair Sentencing
Violations of these constitutional guarantees by police or prosecutors can carry important consequences in court, including the suppression of confessions and other evidence at trial, or a reversal of a conviction on appeal or in other post-conviction proceedings. When facing the life-altering consequences of a criminal conviction, it is critical to have a lawyer with the knowledge and experience to protect your rights and keep police and prosecutors within the bounds of the law.