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Res Ipsa Loquitur - Literally, "a thing that speaks for itself."
In tort law, the doctrine which holds a defendant guilty of negligence without an actual showing that he or she was negligent. Its use is limited in theory to cases in which the cause of the plaintiff's injury was entirely under the control of the defendant, and the injury presumably could have been caused only by negligence.

 


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Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our DC Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.

 
Colorado Incarceration rates for prisoners.    
 
 
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Colorado
12/31/1998 357
12/31/1997 342
12/31/1996 322
12/31/1995 292
12/31/1994 289
12/31/1993 262
12/31/1992 256
12/31/1991 249
12/31/1990 209
12/31/1989 207

Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
 

Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.

Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.

Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:

  • Death Penalty
  • Assault and Battery
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Juvenile Justice
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Federal Sentencing Guidelines
  • Environmental Violations
  • Financial Fraud Law
  • Government Fraud
  • Possession of Control Substance
  • Telemarketing Fraud
  • Mayhem
  • Insider Trading
  • Healthcare Fraud
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Mail Fraud
  • Tax Evasion
  • Probable Cause
  • Child Abuse
  • Cruelty to Animals
  • Miranda Rights

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  White Collar Crime
AUDIO, RM, 32Kbps, 40:00, 1/8/2003

Welcome to the Big House! The Justice Department has reversed a 20-year policy of sentencing first-time, non-violent offenders to half-way houses. Now, they'll be going to regular prison. We'll consider -- should all criminals be treated the same
Source: NPR
 
 
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Governor Bill Owens
... necessary and important improvements to Colorado's substantive criminal law. ... This is an important change as under existing criminal law c
Colorado Laws Concerning Public (Open) Records
(I) Criminal justice records that are subject to the provisions of part 3 of this article ... (VIII) An attorney licensed to practice law in Colorado

 



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Criminal Defense Terms

 


Today's Terms

Abstract of record

Definition:
A short, abbreviated form of the case as found in the record.

Battery

Definition:
Actual physical violence, whether serious or minor, inflicted on a person. (A mere threat is called assault, whereas the completed act is called battery)

Burglary

Definition:
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.

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  • Financial Fraud
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If you live in the following cities and need an Criminal-Defense attorney you should contact our Criminal-Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Arvada
  • Aurora
  • Boulder
  • Brighton
  • Broomfield
  • Canon City
  • Castle Rock
  • Colorado Springs
  • Commerce City
  • Denver
  • Durango
  • Englewood
  • Evergreen
  • Fort Collins
  • Golden
  • Grand Junction
  • Greeley
  • Lafayette
  • Littleton
  • Longmont
  • Louisville
  • Loveland
  • Montrose
  • Parker
  • Pueblo
  • Westminster
  • Wheat Ridge
 


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