Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal charges in Colorado Springs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they can be leveled against the innocent as well as the guilty. When you are facing a criminal charge, you need the help of our qualified Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers in order to protect you from the painful ramifications. 

The criminal defense lawyers at Joyner Law have experience across multiple practice areas helping clients have their charges reduced or dropped. We believe in individualized attention for each of our clients, and we fight for them to the greatest extent that the law allows. Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation and learn how we can help you fight your criminal charges and regain control of your life and your good name.

How Can Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Lawyers Help Me?

If you are facing a criminal charge, you need the help of our experienced Colorado Springs defense lawyers in order to give you your best chance at beating the usually devastating penalties that accompany these kinds of convictions. Joyner Law has experience defending against criminal accusations of all different varieties. Our spheres of experience include areas such as:

• Assault: Assault can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on aspects such as the usage of a weapon, intent, and severity of the resulting injury. Penalties for assault can include heavy fines and prison time, which can be as short as a few weeks or as long as decades. When you work with us, we might try to argue that you acted accidentally or in self-defense, or we might try to have your felony charges reduced.

• Domestic violence: Domestic violence can also be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the severity of the illegal contact, the use of a weapon, and whether or not children were present to witness the assault. In order to save you potentially thousands of dollars in fines and years in prison, we might try to argue that you acted in self-defense or that you were accused falsely, among other arguments.

• Drug crimes: There are different types of drug crimes that are charged at different levels. For instance, simple possession is usually charged as a misdemeanor (unless you have multiple past possession charges), while trafficking and manufacturing are usually charged as felonies that can cost you years in prison. We might argue that you have been falsely accused or that you did not possess drugs with intent to sell, or we might try to have your felony possession charges reduced.

• DUI: There are multiple types of DUI charges from which we can defend you, including commercial DUI, felony DUI, and underage DUI. We can also help you with your DUI expungement. A first-time DUI will usually be charged as a misdemeanor while repeat offenders and those whose driving caused injuries or property damage can be subject to felony charges. In order to defend you, we might argue that you were subject to an improper stop, that field sobriety and breath tests showed false positives, or that your Miranda Rights were not read to you, among other arguments.

• Protection orders: If you have been served with a restraining order, we can help you challenge them. A permanent protection order can interfere with events in your life such as visiting your family or spending time with your children. It can even prevent you from entering your own home! We will use various strategies to challenge the legality and necessity of the order.

• Vehicular homicide: Vehicular homicide is charged as a felony, which might fall under class 3 (reckless driving) or class 4 (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol). For vehicular homicide, you are facing penalties of substantial prison time and fines up to $750,000. We will work with you to build a comprehensive case that can help you protect your rights.

Joyner Law Is On Your Side

At Joyner Law, we believe in fighting to defend your rights. We will go over the circumstances of your case in order to construct the most effective possible defense. Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation in order to learn how our Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers can help you fight your unfair charges and get your life back on track.