Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI
  Many attorneys specialize in defending against drunk driving charges.  There is a reason for this: the law is very strict and the penalties for a conviction of this crime are severe.  You face the loss of your freedom, driving privileges, professional licenses, and employment.  You need a Denver DWI defense lawyer who is experienced with drunk driving charges and knows how to protect your rights.
• Sex Crimes
  If you are currently being investigated or are actually charged with a sex crime, the time to act is NOW.  You must find excellent legal representation to represent you and present the truth in court.  Many attorneys do not accept these types of cases, and even fewer have experience handling them.  Every case is different.  Every case presents thorny, difficult issues and extremely harsh penalties.  You need someone who knows where to find answers.
• Fraud
• Robbery
• White Collar Crimes
  Almost everyone has now heard about Bernie Madoff and his massive ponzi scheme.  This has made investigating and prosecuting white collar crime and fraud a priority of the Department of Justice.  New prosecutors and federal agents are being trained to investigate and prosecute offenders.  This presents the perfect storm where innocent people in Colorado and through out the Untied States will be caught in the middle of overly aggressive white collar crime investigations and prosecutions.  If you have been accused of a white collar crime need a Colorado criminal defense attorney with training and experience to handle your case. As a former Federal Prosecutor, I have the experience working with the United States Government that can help prevent you from going to jail for fraud White Collar Crime.
• Theft
• Drug Crimes
  As a former federal prosecutor Doug Richards worked with DEA and FBI and other agencies to investigate large scale drug trafficking organizations. Denver Criminal Defense Attorney Doug Richards has handled drug possession, trafficking and intent to distribute cases in excess of 99 kilograms of cocaine, 1000 kilograms of marijuana, and large amounts of heroin, ecstasy and methamphetamine.  Call our Drug Defense Attorneys  for a free consultation today and put our extensive experience to work for you to help keep you from going to jail for drug crimes!
• Assault
  Working at his car shop, one client was faced with a stressful situation when an angered, intoxicated past employee came to his shop. As the man became aggressive and violent, the client, a US Law Shield Member, pulled out his concealed carry and shot downward in an attempt to diffuse the situation. When the bullet struck the man’s leg, the client was faced with assault charges.
• Murder
  When you are faced with a homicide charge in Colorado, you need a tough, seasoned, aggressive Colorado defense attorney to stand by your side.  As a federal prosecutor, I handled numerous murder cases and received specialized training in approaching all of the issues they present.  I have experience handling issues such as: ballistics, blood spatter evidence, DNA, bullet trajectory evidence, gunshot residue, and medical examiner testimony.
• Juvenile Crimes
• Identity Theft
• Homicide
  If you have been accused of any of these crimes on the state or federal level, you need the best homicide defense attorney on your side to prevent you from going to jail or at least get reduced charges.  Call our Denver Homicide Defense Law Office today for a free consultation.
• Money Laundering
  Money laundering can be described as attempting to disguise the source of funds in order to legitimize it with the bank or the IRS. The basic money laundering statutes to maintain compliance with can be found in the United States Code, statutes 1956 and 1957.
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
  Vehicular Manslaughter is a serious crime with stiff penalties, including jail time and a felony on your record for life. Vehicular Manslaughter charges in Colorado can result from causing the death of an individual while operating a vehicle, whether you were driving drunk, texting while driving, on your cell phone or simply driving over the speed limit, you may be charged and convicted of vehicular manslaughter in Colorado.  Call Former Federal Prosecutor and Criminal Defense Attorney Doug Richards for a Free Consultation if you have been accused of Vehicular Manslaughter in Denver, Aurora or anywhere in the State of Colorado.
• Internet Crimes
  Under these circumstances, it is essential for those accused of an Internet crime to retain a Colorado criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in the world of computers.
• Prostitution
• Extortion

Business and Corporate Law

• Intellectual Property