Top 10 Questions About Common Law Marriage in Colorado
The Basics A common-law marriage is established in Colorado when two parties consent to live as husband and wife. Both parties maintain an open assumption of a marital relationship, which means that both parties present themselves to the public as
Divorce and Family Law: Key Terms That You Should Know
Divorce: that word alone can be intimidating as it carries so much legal involvement with it. Before you know it, you’ll start meeting with your attorney, talking about court possibilities, figuring out child support, and all of your conversations will
5 Myths About Military Divorces
Colorado Springs is home to both army and air force bases, attracting many military families to the area. Here at Liberty Law Center, we thank you for your service. This being said, there are many misconceptions when it comes to
3 Reasons Why You Should Have a DUI Lawyer
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, two in three people will be involved with a drunk driving accident. This means that this is something that almost everyone will encounter at some points in their lives, whether they are
New Colorado DUI Legislature in the Works: Minimum Sentences for Felony DUI Convictions
DUI law is constantly changing and evolving, especially as DUI numbers rise throughout Colorado Springs. As of early April, Colorado will likely see a new change in legislature regarding felony DUI cases. This new measure would require a minimum sentence
Smartphone Breathalyzer Apps: Possible DUI Preventative
These days, our smartphones are able to do almost anything for us—track our speed in traffic, give directions, count our footsteps, identify our sleeping patterns…Our pocket-sized, handheld devices are capable of providing us with technology that we never knew we
5 Surprising Facts about DUI’s
Driving under the influence: this is something that resonates throughout news articles, social media, and casual conversation. It is something that we’ve always been warned against. However, despite the buzz about DUI’s, it can happen to anyone, and is surprisingly
5 Benefits of Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
Have you found yourself in a situation where you need legal help? Hiring a lawyer can be expensive, but having a lawyer fighting on your side will save you time, money, and possibly freedom in the long run, making the
The 6 Step Process of a Criminal Case
So you’ve found yourself in a little bit of trouble and have hired a criminal defense lawyer to help you battle these charges. The court process is an extremely long and drawn out process that may be a little confusing
Client charged with a Class 4 Felony theft which carried a potential 6 years in prison.
Our client was alleged to have participated in a conspiracy with other employees to steal cash from a local retail outlet by falsifying merchandise return slips. The amount in question was considerable. Prior to contacting our office, the client met
Client charged with burglary of a dwelling and facing up to 16 years in prison
Client charged with burglary of a dwelling, a class 3 felony, and was facing up to 16 years in prison. The victim in this case had numerous occasions when items from his house were missing. He began to suspect someone
Client was charged with 3rd Degree Assault
Our client was charged with 3rd Degree Assault as an act of Domestic Violence. They faced a potential 18 month jail sentence. Our client was defending himself from a violent ex, but he was arrested after his ex went to