Criminal Defense Overview
Denver, Colorado, Criminal Defense Attorneys
Are you facing criminal charges in a Colorado court? The criminal defense attorneys at Gerash Steiner & Toray, P.C., provide effective representation for people from all walks of life who have been charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses. We offer defense services for college students, ski area visitors, and professionals. Regardless of your circumstances, if you have been charged with a crime, a skilled defense attorney can improve your situation. Call our Denver defense lawyers to discuss your case.
In any criminal law matter, it is important that you talk to a lawyer immediately. A skilled defense attorney works for an acquittal at trial or negotiates dropping or reducing charges and fines, and seeks alternatives to jail time. In many cases, the difference between staying out of jail or serving a jail sentence is the experience of the criminal defense attorney. Quality representation does make a difference.
Experience
All of the lawyers at our Denver law office began their legal careers as public defenders. We also work with Of Counsel attorney Walter L. Gerash, a renowned Colorado criminal defense lawyer. Our criminal defense practice handles criminal law matters including:
- DUI / DWAI / DWI - drunk driving charges in the Denver metro area, ski towns, and rural counties
- Drug offenses - possession, trafficking; marijuana, cocaine, crystal meth
- Federal charges - drug conspiracies, money laundering, interstate crimes
- Sex crimes - sexual assault, rape
- Domestic violence - defense in domestic abuse matters, restraining orders
- White collar crimes - embezzlement, internet fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud
- Violent crimes - 1st degree murder, manslaughter, rape, assault
If you are facing serious charges, call Gerash Steiner & Toray, P.C., to discuss your case in a Free consultation on all Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Criminal matters. Contact our Colorado criminal defense attorneys.
Q. What careers are available for people in their 20's who have a felony on their record but have paid their debt to society and graduated from college? - J.A.
A. Managers in some industries, including healthcare, security, education and finance, are likely to face restrictions on hiring ex-offenders for some jobs, says Phyllis Hartman of PGHR Consulting, an Ingomar, Pa., human-resources consultant. Jobs in manufacturing, construction or service industries may be among the best places to look and could give you an opportunity to prove yourself. Nonprofits that offer social services or church-related organizations may be receptive. Also, consider recession-proof industries, such as utilities. And while food service and retailing may not be high-paying fields, "if you start there and prove your work ethicyou can move up over time," Ms. Hartman says For resources, check with nonprofit groups such as H.I.R.E Network, at hirenetwork.org, or Safer Foundation, at saferfoundation.org, which specialize in helping ex-offenders get back into the workforce. Meanwhile, prepare a simple, straightforward response to any questions about your convictions. Always tell the truth, and prepare to tell and show the employer through recent activities or volunteer work that you have changed since your last conviction, Ms. Hartman advises. Many employers consider dishonesty a worse transgression than past convictions.
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