Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

felony forgery

i was served with court papers to appear in douglas county court on one count of felony fraude. I was also charged with one count of theft under 100.00. what should i consider doing.


Asked on 1/27/07, 7:04 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: felony forgery

You are going to have to appear in court at the time/date specified, lest a warrant be issued for your arrest. You should prepare for trial. You should show the DA pre-trial motions to suppress, etc. Then get a deal, like a deferred. OR file the motions, have a hearing and have a trial. That means GET COUNSEL NOW.

bring counsel. Don't think "I'll just wait until right before my next court date to get a lawyer." That will be too late. Don't think that you will save money by pleadinMost people wait until it is too late. You want to get a lawyer NOW so that pre-trial motions

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Answered on 1/28/07, 3:26 pm
Marc Milavitz The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz

Re: felony forgery

You really need to hire an attorney. Just as if you were sick and needed medical attention, you wouldn't try to treat yourself, you'd go to a doctor. You really need a professional to help you through this, as the last thing you need is a permenant criminal history. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/27/07, 7:38 pm
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: felony forgery

You should appear in court and strongly consider bringing a lawyer with you.

Good luck.

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Answered on 1/27/07, 11:21 pm


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