Legal Knowledge Base

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

A court proceeding in which the defendant is formally charged with a crime and enters a plea.

Money or property given to the court as security to ensure a defendant appears for trial.

Colorado's current term is 'allocation of parental responsibilities'—parenting time (where the child lives/spends time) and decision-making responsibility (major decisions)—replacing the older 'custody' label, C.R.S. §§ 14-10-123, -124.

The pre-trial process where parties exchange information and evidence relevant to the case.

Driving Under the Influence - operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

A serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing specific acts.

A minor crime typically punishable by less than one year in jail.

Failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in like circumstances.

An agreement between the prosecution and defense where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge.

The legal process of administering a deceased person's estate.

A court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents.

A civil wrong that causes harm to another person, leading to legal liability.

A legal document authorizing police to make an arrest or conduct a search.

Financial support paid by one spouse to another after divorce or separation.