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06/09/2017

We are going to be hearing a lot about just what constitutes "obstruction of justice" in coming months. I talk about it in this article in The Docket published by the Denver Bar Association: http://www.dbadocket.org/ethics/obstruction-of-justice-winch/

It’s almost impossible to watch cable news or read a newspaper right now without seeing something about “obstruction of justice.” President Donald Trump is facing allegations…

02/26/2015

Changing Laws Could Mean Bad News for Dispensary Owners http://wp.me/p3OccF-LE

The IRS recently released a legal memo with "potentially disastrous implications" for ma*****na dispensary owners. The memo could result in audits, higher tax bills, and even federal raids for cannabis retailers. Under the Internal Revenue Code section 280E, virtually every American business can deduct ordinary expenses such as rent and utilities when reporting to the IRS; however, "traffickers" of a Schedule I or Schedule II substance cannot deduct these same expenses. [ 246 more words. ]

01/07/2015

  Congratulations to FGMC attorneys Danny S. Foster and Lara Marks Baker for being named 5280 Top Lawyers in their fields for 2015! Danny is a Top Lawyer in Personal Injury, while Lara is a Top Lawyer for Criminal Defense. Only 345 attorneys in Denver were ranked on this prestigious list, with just …

10/29/2014

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/us/law-lets-irs-seize-accounts-on-suspicion-no-crime-required.html?_r=0

Using a law designed to help catch drug traffickers, racketeers and terrorists by tracking their cash, the government has gone after run-of-the-mill business owners and wage earners.

09/16/2014

Attorney Doug Richards Selected as a US Law Shield Attorney http://wp.me/p3OccF-Lm

Colorado criminal defense attorney Doug Richards has been selected as one of the US Law Shield of Colorado attorneys to represent their clients in the event they’re charged with a crime involving a firearm. With this program, Attorney Richards will present on topics related to fi****ms and the law at various seminars across Colorado. On Monday, September 15th, Attorney Richards was a guest on the Mike Rosen Show on 850 KOA. [ 40 more words. ]

06/25/2014

The Supreme Court ruled to limit police searches of arrestee's cell phones without warrants, making a strong endorsement for digital privacy. The court reversed the decision of the California appellate court in Riley v. California on Wednesday. Ac...

04/02/2014

Denver Defense Attorney Doug Richards has Client Acquitted of All Charges http://wp.me/p3OccF-KC

Police tried to stop a vehicle for a broken tail lamp. The car stopped but took off when the cops exited their vehicle. A chase ensued but the police stopped the pursuit for safety reasons. After an investigation Brandon Love was arrested and charged with…

11/09/2013

09/05/2013

Investigating Money Laundering Cases

Looking At The Many Sides Of A Money Laundering Case Denver criminal defense attorney Doug Richards is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney. After working in numerous money laundering cases, he has gained experience in dealing with the many intricacies…

09/05/2013

Money Laundering Laws In Colorado

Colorado Laws On Money Laundering What are statutes 1956 and 1957, and what do they say about money laundering? Doug Richards, a criminal defense attorney in Denver, explains statutes 1956 and 1957, and what these statutes say about money laundering ……