mm   As a trial lawyer for 48 years, defending people charged with crimes, I have encountered some rather strange things. One of the fundamental principles I’ve taught, and a key to obtaining great results in court, is simple: DO THE WORK. What do I mean by that? Let me give you some concrete examples. […]

How we Coloradans  doing the yearly “Heat Is On” enhanced DUI checkpoint enforcement? Not well IMO (in my opinion). We are, so far, in line with or exceeding last year’s arrest numbers. Why am I doing a second blog on DUI? Because it is that important! So far  we have over 100 arrests during the […]

During June and July alone, approximately 1/3 of the 129 “fatals,” fatal auto accidents, involved a likely impaired driver. The Heat Is On is a campaign aimed at reducing those shocking numbers. DUI checkpoints play a significant role in reducing impaired driving, and for a 20-day period this year, spanning the Labor Day Weekend, the […]

Aspen’s own Lauren Maytin, of the firm of Edson & Maytin, is our FIRST OnAspen Featured Lawyer. She has certainly earned the distinction! With her partner Warren Edson, she has been a statewide leader in marijuana legalization and regulation in Colorado. Edson & Maytin were key movers and shakers in the passage of Colorado’s Amendment […]

The answer is easy. If you need to ask, the answer is NOW! While you can wait too long to retain or consult with a defense lawyer, you can almost never have your defense lawyer too soon. Do not wait for an arrest. Sit down with your lawyer as soon as you think you’re involved […]

All photos by Photographer of the Year: Lenny Lensworth Frieling When we think of the vibrant city of Boulder, Colorado, it’s hard not to attribute its transformation into a thriving community to the influential figure of Lenny Frieling. His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the city, shaping it into […]