• posted: Apr. 06, 2024
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• several defenses,  False accusation,  potential defenses

Being charged with assault in Colorado can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. The potential consequences, ranging from fines and community service to jail time, can be life-altering. However, it's Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2024
• Lisa Polansky
• DUI/DWI,  Criminal Defense
• opioid epidemic,  traditional fentanyl,  Rainbow fentanyl,  potential contaminants

In recent years, a new and particularly perilous form of fentanyl has emerged on the streets of the United States, affecting communities already grappling with the opioid epidemic. Known as Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2024
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• warrant,  arrest,  court appearance

Discovering that there is a warrant out for your arrest can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience. The legal implications can be daunting, and the fear of being apprehended Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2024
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• open carry,  gun laws,  permit

In the United States, the debate over gun control and the right to bear arms remains a complex and contentious issue. While the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2023
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• compassionate release,  clemency,  federal sentencing guidelines

The criminal justice system, while necessary for maintaining order and protecting society, can present unforgiving circumstances for those who have committed offenses. However, within this system lies a mechanism known Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2023
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• make my day law,  self defense,  castle doctrine,  stand your ground law

Under Colorado law, citizens have a special right of self-defense within their homes. The “Make My Day” statute empowers people to use force, up to and including deadly force, in Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2023
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• white collar crimes,  fraud,  wire fraud,  federal program fraud

The term “white collar crime” refers to a broad range of criminal activity that is usually founded upon fraud or other deception for financial gain. White collar crimes do not Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2023
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• kindapping,  state lines,  parental kidnapping

Kidnapping is generally defined as the abduction or confinement of another person without their consent. The perpetrator may use physical force, threats or fraud to abduct or confine the victim. Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2023
• Lisa Polansky
• DUI/DWI
• actual physical control,  drunk driving

When drivers think about the possibility of being cited for DUI, they typically assume that they must be driving their vehicle in order for it to apply. However, in Colorado, Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2023
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• manslaughter,  crime of passion,  second-degree murder

In the heat of the moment, when emotions are running high, individuals sometimes do things they regret. While such behavior is often embarrassing but harmless, in certain situations, heightened emotions Read More