Snowmass Village, CO Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Sure you can.. But if you needed surgery, would you operate on yourself?? If you can't swim, would you choose to swim across a deep lake without assistance?? The practice of law can be very complicated. If you choose to represent yourself, then you will be held to the same standard as a licensed attorney. Do you know how to prepare jury instructions? Do you know how and when to make the appropriate objections during trial? Do you know how to effectively examine a witness or cross examine a witness? Do you know how to admit evidence into a trial? As a defendant, representing yourself, do you know how to do so without incriminating yourself? Do you know how to effectively examine the State's case to identify deficiencies and weaknesses that might help you to negotiate an acceptable disposition and/or possible dismissal? I would bet your answer to these questions is "No", if you even know what I am talking about. Chances are, if you represent your self, you will probably be convicted. If you are convicted, you cannot appeal your conviction based upon "ineffective counsel". Bottom line: while you probably can represent yourself, it's a very poor decision .. One you will most likely regret. If you wish to consult with me on this case, I welcome your contact. I have been practicing 28 years and serve as a part time judge for 6 cities and the King County Courts.

This will largely depend up on the terms of his probation and also the reason that he has not yet been prosecuted. If he has been on the run or intentionally avoiding authorities, the time for the prescription date of the statute of limitations has not been running so there is no reason that prosecutor's would no longer be able to bring charges.