Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Criminal procedure in Colorado can be complicated and incredibly difficult to manage on your own. People will say that it is our actions that define us, but the fact of the matter is, that’s only partially true."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "It’s a common misconception that victims of domestic violence can simply drop the charges against their alleged abusers."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Are you in a tough spot right now, facing domestic violence charges that could potentially harm your relationship with your kids?"

Alexis explains: "So the DA does not have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're guilty of them, they just have to prove that they have enough evidence and probable cause to charge you."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Imagine police knocking at your door, claiming to have discovered drugs on the property. Before you know it, an officer states, “You’re under arrest for possession."

Alexis explains: "self-defense is an especially strong defense in domestic violence cases because it's what we call an affirmative defense an affirmative defense means the district attorney has to prove elements against a defendant so they have to prove every single element beyond a reasonable doubt in order to get a conviction at a jury trial within a an affirmative defense it raises the bar or raises the standard for the district attorney so not only does the district attorney have to prove every single element of the offense but they also have to disprove the act of self-defense"

Right Law Group's guide explains: "You’re facing some serious charges, and you might be wondering how the prosecution plans to prove their case against you."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "It is defined as unlawfully entering or remaining upon another person’s premises and can be enhanced if trespassing occurred on agricultural land."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "If you are navigating the legal system and facing criminal charges , you may find yourself overwhelmed by the process. There can be many steps involved, and each stage comes with its own expectations, rules, and responsibilities."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Imagine hearing “Guilty” and the judge sentencing you to decades in prison for kidnapping. Your dreams, family, career – gone."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "42-4-1305. 5. Colorado Open marijuana container - motor vehicle - prohibited. Colorado Open marijuana container - motor vehicle - prohibited."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "It is a Class 5 felony and is punishable by up to three years in prison and $100,000 in fines. Rev. Stat. § § 18-4-202, 18-4-203, 18-4-204, 18-4-205."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "It is a Class 5 felony and is punishable by up to three years in prison and $100,000 in fines. If the District Attorney cannot prove that a person knowingly possessed the tools with the intent to forcibly enter a dwelling, they can still charge a Class 2 misdemeanor for simply possessing the tools."

Alexis explains: "So they'll present their entire case. They lay it all out and then they're done and they rest. You'll see this in movies where its says the people rest At that point in time, if the DA has failed to prove all of the information necessary to potentially have a jury find you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, it is your attorney's job to stand up and make a motion for what's called a judgment of acquittal. Now, it's not always necessary, so if the DA has proven everything beyond a reasonable doubt potentially, then you don't need to make this motion. But if they're missing something the defense attorney should get up and ask for a judgment of acquittal."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "18-4-202. First degree burglary. Colorado Statute CRS 18-4-202, known as first-degree burglary, is a Class 3 felony offense punishable by up to 12 years in prison and/or up to $750,000 in fines."

Alexis explains: "Now, in this preliminary hearing, the DEA has to prove that they have probable cause for the charges. The rules are more relaxed in a preliminary hearing, though, than at a jury trial. So the DA does not have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you're guilty of them, they just have to prove that they have enough evidence and probable cause to charge you."

Alexis explains: "When you have your jury selected then you have opening statements. Each attorney gets to get up and make opening statements. The DA always gets to go first, then the defense attorney. Then you have the presentation of evidence. It's the DA's job to present all the evidence they think they need to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. And this is where it's very, very important that your attorney is paying attention and listening. Because there are specific elements that the DA's have to prove in order to get over what I call halftime."

Alexis explains: "it is your attorney's job to stand up and make a motion for what's called a judgment of acquittal."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Understanding the DUI Trial Process: What to Expect Your Guide to Surviving Arrest In Colorado After working with your criminal defense attorney for weeks, or even months, following your arrest, a criminal trial will be the next step in the process."

Alexis explains: "one of the more common defenses that we see though is the defense of self-defense and self-defense is an especially strong defense in domestic violence cases because it's what we call an affirmative defense an affirmative defense means the district attorney has to prove elements against a defendant so they have to prove every single element beyond a reasonable doubt in order to get a conviction at a jury trial within a an affirmative defense it raises the bar or raises the standard for the district attorney so not only does the district attorney have to prove every single element of the offense but they also have to disprove the act of self-defense"