• posted: Feb. 20, 2026
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• evidence,  property,  credibility

In Colorado, the core of any theft prosecution is proving “intent to permanently deprive.” Unlike crimes defined simply as possession of someone else’s property, the prosecution prove a specific state Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• evidence,  defense,  criminal cases

In 2025, Colorado enacted sweeping reforms that set new standards for how crime labs operate, report misconduct, and impact both new and existing criminal cases. For too long, forensic evidence Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• criminal,  homicide,  juvenile

Colorado’s juvenile justice system generally treats minors differently than adults. However, there are circumstances when a child accused of a serious crime faces prosecution in adult court. In some cases, Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Federal Criminal Defense
• fraud,  Drug,  trafficking

The phrase “making a federal case of it” is often misunderstood as referring to particularly serious crimes. In reality, there are two distinct legal systems — state and federal — Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Mandatory,  protection,  violence

Domestic violence is not a standalone crime in Colorado. Instead, the domestic violence (DV) enhancement is applied when any crime—whether violent or not —is committed against a person with whom Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• White Collar Crime
• Fraud,  Money,  laundering

White-collar crimes are non-violent offenses committed for financial gain, typically in a commercial or professional setting. While they don't involve physical harm, their economic impact can be staggering — ruining Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Sex crimes
• Sexual assault,  crimes,  penetration

Colorado's legal framework for addressing sex offenses is comprehensive and stringent, reflecting the state's commitment to protecting its citizens from sexual crimes. The law categorizes various sex-related crimes and prescribe Read More

• posted: Jul. 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Drug Crimes
• drug,  prescription,  medications

In Colorado, the legal distinction between simple drug possession and drug distribution hinges on several factors, including the quantity of the substance, the context of the possession, and any accompanying Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Felonies
• felony,  criminals,  Evidence

Colorado's habitual offender statute — also known as the "three felony rule" — allows for imposing enhanced sentences on defendants with prior felony convictions. The law is aimed at deterring Read More

• posted: May 20, 2025
• Lisa Polansky
• Criminal Defense
• Criminal Defense,  Felonies,  Misdemeanors

In Colorado, crimes are classified into various categories, or classes, that determine the severity of the offense and the corresponding penalties. The primary categories of crimes in Colorado are felonies, Read More