A Personal Approach to Criminal Defense Matters
Too often, district attorneys take a cookie-cutter approach to the law. They think every DUI/DWAI case is the same and every third-degree assault case is the same. That is not true, because the person charged is different and the circumstances are different.
At the Law Office of Geri R. Joneson in Fort Collins, Colorado, I will take a personal approach to your case. As your attorney, I will vigorously represent your interests in criminal court. I will strive to protect your constitutional rights and assess your case in detail for any due process violation, including unlawful arrest, failure to provide Miranda warnings, or an illegal search and seizure.
As a former prosecutor, I know when the district attorney has a strong case and he or she has a weak case. I use that experience to protect your rights and help defend you against criminal charges.
Working With Families
Often, the person who calls me is not the person charged with the crime but that person's parent or spouse. Whether it is you or a family member who has been charged with a crime, I offer a free initial consultation to explain what you can expect.
In every criminal offense, there are special steps that you or your lawyer need to perform to avoid having a bench warrant issued for your arrest. You will need to appear in court when ordered unless you hire a lawyer to appear for you.
Every person charged with a crime in Colorado is typically placed in Relief Services as a condition of bond. Relief Services is a private company that monitors an individual during the pendency of their case. There may be conditions of your bond, such as being placed on monitored sobriety or requirements to take random blood or urine tests.
It's very important to follow through on all of these conditions. If you violate the conditions of your bond, the bond will be revoked and you will be arrested.
Free Attorney Consultation
Don't face criminal charges alone. To schedule a free initial consultation with me, defense lawyer Geri Joneson, call 970-482-6000 or fill out the contact form on this Web site.
