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Can You File a Claim for a Car Accident Caused by Distracted Driving?
Can You File a Claim for a Car Accident Caused by Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Colorado, and Steamboat Springs is no exception. Between winter road conditions, winding mountain routes, and heavy tourist...
What to Expect When You’re Arrested and Taken to Jail in Colorado
A Guide for Steamboat Springs & Routt County Being arrested and taken to jail can be one of the most stressful, scary and uncomfortable experiences a person can face, especially if it happens in Steamboat Springs or Routt County and you’ve never dealt with the...
What Happens When Someone Gets Arrested in Colorado?
A Step-by-Step Guide for Steamboat Springs & Routt County Being arrested in Steamboat Springs, Routt County, or anywhere in Northwest Colorado can be overwhelming and scary, especially if it’s your first time dealing with the criminal justice system. Understanding...
How to Seek Compensation for Long-Term Medical Care After a Car Accident
How to Seek Compensation for Long-Term Medical Care After a Car Accident Car accidents often cause injuries that don’t resolve within a few weeks or months. Many victims in Steamboat Springs face extended recovery periods, ongoing therapy, repeat doctor visits, or...
What Does It Mean When Your Criminal Records Are Sealed?
Having a criminal charge on your record can follow you long after a case ends. Background checks can affect employment, housing, professional licenses, and even educational opportunities. Fortunately, Colorado law allows certain criminal records to be sealed, giving...
Out-of-State Ski Accidents: Which State’s Laws Apply to Your Injury Claim?
Ski vacations often mean traveling across state lines to enjoy world-class resorts like Steamboat Springs, Vail, Park City, Jackson Hole, or resorts throughout Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. But when a ski accident happens outside your home state, injured skiers are...
Factors to Consider When Selecting a Criminal Attorney After an Arrest
Being arrested can be one of the most stressful, scary, and uncertain moments of your life. The decisions you make immediately afterwards, especially who you choose to represent you, can have a lasting impact on your freedom, reputation, and future. At The Brown Law...
Do I Really Need a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor in Routt County?
Do I Really Need a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor in Routt County? If you’re facing a misdemeanor charge in Routt County, it’s easy to assume it is not that serious, and since misdemeanors are often viewed as minor offenses compared to felonies. But in reality, a...
Can You Get Jail Time for a First-Time Domestic Violence Charge in Colorado?
Domestic violence charges are serious, and even a first-time offense in Colorado can have significant consequences. Many people wonder if they could face jail time, what protection orders might mean for them, and how mandatory arrest policies work. Understanding these...
How Prior Convictions Affect Sentencing in Colorado Criminal Cases
Insights from The Brown Law Firm in Steamboat Springs: When someone faces criminal charges in Colorado, the court doesn’t just look at the current offense, they also consider prior convictions, which can dramatically influence the outcome of sentencing. Whether you’re...
Arrested in Steamboat Springs: What to Do Now
(A Local Guide from a Steamboat Springs Criminal Defense Attorney) Steamboat Springs should be a place for skiing, hot springs, and unforgettable Colorado mountain adventures, but not an arrest! Unfortunately, every season, visitors and locals alike find themselves in...
Arrested on the Mountain? Know Your Rights in Steamboat Springs (and Across Ski Resorts Like Alaska
Brown Law Firm – Criminal Defense Attorneys in Steamboat Springs, Colorado Ski towns like Steamboat Springs, Winter Park, Vail, and even resorts in Alaska offer incredible terrain, but they also come with unique law enforcement interactions that many visitors don’t...