Denver, Colorado Criminal Defense Attorneys
Hebets & McCallin
Suite 310
Denver, Colorado 80210
(303) 756-3231
www.hebetsmccallin.com
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Hebets & McCallin is a criminal defense law firm located in Denver, Colorado and serving clients throughout the region.Attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin have more than 25 years of combined experience, which includes as former deputy district attorneys. This background gives them valuable insight into how the other side thinks and allows them to anticipate the tactics and strategies of the prosecution. They are closely familiar with and highly knowledgeable of trial procedures, case precedents and criminal law as a whole.
The Hebets & McCallin legal team provides skilled counsel for those accused of criminal violations at the city, state, and federal levels. They ensure clients’ rights are protected and work to obtain the best possible outcomes the zealous advocacy.
Languages: English
Areas of Law
Additional Areas of Law: Driving While Ability Impaired; Driving Under the Influence of Drugs; Underage Drunk Driving; Boating Under the Influence; Protective Order/Restraining Order; False Imprisonment; Third Degree Assault; Careless Driving; Driving Under Suspension or Revocation; Hit and Run; Vehicular Crimes; Drug Possession; Drug Possession with Intent to Sell; Medical Marijuana; Marijuana Possession; Marijuana Cultivation; Prescription Fraud; Drug Cultivation or Manufacturing; Criminal Mischief; Indecent Exposure; Internet Luring; Narcotic sales; Drug Trafficking; Drug and Marijuana Distribution; Domestic or Physical Assault; Emotional Abuse Charges; Battery; Stalking; Gun Possession; Breaking and Entering; Grand Theft Auto; Bankruptcy Fraud; Insider Trading; Medical Crime; Mail Fraud; Public Corruption; Pension Fund Crime; Securities Fraud; Financial Fraud; Forgery; Attempted Murder; First or Second Degree Murder; Justifiable Homicide; Involuntary Manslaughter; Vehicular Manslaughter; Kidnapping.
Areas of Law Description
Hebets & McCallin, PC represents clients in the following areas of practice:
- DUI
Meeting our client's needs and objectives is our number one priority. We have dedicated our DUI practice to maintaining a small case-load so that each and every one of our clients gets the personalized attention that they deserve.
- Drug Crime
We have successfully defended numerous clients with drug related charges in Denver and across Colorado. Our attorneys are experienced in criminal law and are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients.
- Juvenile Crimes
We are experienced juvenile criminal attorneys that are very familiar with these cases. We handle them routinely with great success.
- Domestic Violence
Our practice focuses on criminal law and protecting the rights of the accused. With the help of our team of attorneys, we investigate your case and create a strong defense to present in court on your behalf.
- Traffic Offenses
We have experience with a wide variety of traffic law cases, covering everything from minor infractions to major felonies.
- Sex Crime
When facing these charges, you need a Denver criminal attorney that cares about your future -one who wants to assure you receive fair treatment and the privacy you deserve.
- Theft Crime
We are committed to defending individuals accused or charged with theft related crimes.
- Violent Crimes
We focus are practice in criminal defense, and have successfully represented people accused of violent crimes.
- White Collar Crime
We focus in protecting and defending the rights of individuals charged with state and federal white collar offenses.
Lawyers
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Mr. Russell Hebets
Lawyer Assault, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI |
Affiliations
- Arapahoe Bar Association
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
- National College of DUI Defense
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Read Article Cruel Swatting Prank Leads to Stranger’s Death
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Read Article Can Denver’s Ban on Bump Stocks Affect Mass Shooting Casualties?
On Monday, January 22, 2018, Denver became one of just a few cities in the country so far to ban bump stocks. Across the country, city and state legislators are looking to bump stock bans as gun control legislation that both parties can agree on.
Read Article Immigration Crackdown Destroying Families
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Read Article New Year, New Pot Rules
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Read Article Cops, Guns, and Marijuana in Hawaii
Medical marijuana has been legal in Hawaii for quite some time, and as with most medical states, this means screening individuals to allow them to obtain a prescription and also registering them as medical marijuana patients. But Hawaii’s medical registry is different in that it not only confirms the medical access for the patient, but the list is accessible for other purposes.
Read Article Can Suing the U.S. Attorney General Make Medical Marijuana Legal?
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Read Article Can Kaepernick Prove Collusion by the NFL?
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Read Article Navigating Ezekiel Elliott’s Legal Plays
Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys has been fighting a 6 game misconduct ban since the start of the football season. His legal moves have allowed him to delay his suspension but on October 12th, the NFL won a motion to reinstate the suspension. Since this leaves most of us navigating a fairly confusing legal struggle, here is what we understand so far about the suspension and whether it can be enforced.
Read Article Sessions Continues to Threaten Legal Marijuana
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Read Article Will Police Spy on You Through Your Phone?
Recently, the Supreme Court agreed to review a case out of the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals that addresses Fourth Amendment rights and cell phones. The case is Carpenter vs. United States and is significant because it can change the way digital information is accessed by police and if the access would require a warrant. Moreover, the ruling on this case has the potential to strengthen or seriously weaken the protections afforded by the Fourth Amendment in regards to surveillance.
Read Article Felony DUIs in Colorado Mean You're Going to Jail
In 2015, Colorado passed a law which made a fourth DUI or more a felony offense. By definition, a felony is a crime in which the sentence includes the possibility of prison time. In this case, a felony DUI is punishable by 2 to 6 years in prison. However, despite the seriousness of this mandate, many of those convicted for felony DUI have only received probationary sentences or nominal jail time.
Read Article Should Older People Be Barred from Driving?
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Read Article Texting and Driving: Worse than DUI?
In recent years cell phones have become ubiquitous and texting has become a primary form of communication. While this adds convenience to our lives it also creates tremendous risks when we text while driving.
Read Article Do I Need a Criminal Lawyer?
As with anything in life, sometimes there are times where we have to determine whether or not to handle a problem or situation on our own, or if we need to bring in the experience of a professional. In some situations it may make sense to try to handle it on your own, other times it makes far more sense to hire an attorney. Let’s discuss when do you need a lawyer for a criminal charge.
Read Article Can You Go to Prison for Texting?
Michelle Carter is a young woman in Boston who is on trial for manslaughter. While that is tragically unfortunate, the facts of this case are also highly unusual. Michelle’s boyfriend Conrad Roy III, the victim in this case, committed suicide. So why is she on trial? Michelle is accused of encouraging the act through a series of text messages that told Conrad to follow through on his plan and find peace by dying.
Read Article Bill Cosby Trial Begins
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Read Article Tiger Woods and the Opioid Epidemic
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Read Article Smash and Grab Thefts on the Rise
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Read Article Is the Drug Spice Turning People into Violent Zombies?
This week, two men in Denver were indicted on 169 counts of operating a major Spice ring, here and across state lines. So what is Spice and why is it so dangerous?
Read Article Violation of Probation
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Read Article The Problem of Disabled Prisoners
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Read Article Gun Laws in Colorado
The Denver Post recently reported that applications for concealed carry permits have skyrocketed in Colorado this year. Some say this is a response to mass shootings, like the recent tragedies in Paris, San Bernardino, Colorado Springs and Orlando, others argue that this kind of increased access to weapons is part of the problem. Regardless of how you feel about guns, Coloradans should know what the rules are in our state.
Read Article Sex Offender Registration In Colorado
Sex offender registration is required in cases where a defendant is convicted of a sex offense. It is a very important component to the many penalties that convicted sex offenders face in the Colorado criminal justice system. Registration can obviously have a substantial impact on a persons ability to find and maintain employment and housing, and may substantially affect other areas of the sex offenders life.
Read Article Unlawful Sexual Contact Offenses in Colorado
Unlawful sexual contact is a sexual offense in the state of Colorado which encompasses a very wide range of conduct. While it is a lesser offense than Sexual Assault, it is still considered a sex crime, and still requires sex offender probation and registration if convicted. It also is considered an extraordinary risk crime which requires higher sentencing requirements than other crimes in the same class.
Read Article Indecent Exposure Offenses in Colorado
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Read Article Are Traffic Camera Tickets Valid in Colorado?
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Read Article Apple vs. The FBI
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Read Article Colorado Felony DUI
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Read Article Are There Any Alternatives to Jail When You Are Charged with a Crime?
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Read Article Colorado Ignition Interlock Devices
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Read Article DUIs and Deportation
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Read Article If It’s Legal Is It Still a Nuisance?
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Read Article Police Investigations
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Read Article Colorado Passes Felony DUI Bill
The Colorado state legislature recently passed a bill that is sitting on the governor’s desk waiting his signature.
Read Article Why You Should Always Refuse Roadside Sobriety Tests
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Read Article Smoking the Peace Pipe in South Dakota
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Read Article Denver Releases Police Body Worn Camera Proposal
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Read Article Statutes of Limitations and Sexual Assault
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Read Article How The Government Can Take Your Property
A new bill has been introduced to end forfeiture funding of the DEA’s Marijuana Suppression programs. The bill is a bipartisan effort to modify was has become a widely abused system of asset forfeiture from innocent citizens, who in many cases have not even been charged with any crimes.
Read Article Was the Shooting of Jessica Hernandez Justified?
Over the recent past both police departments nationally as well as the Denver police department have been increasingly in the public eye for what many would characterize as a disproportionate use of force.
Read Article Drug Crimes in Colorado
Colorado law widely regulates the use of medicinal drugs and outright bans the use of most harmful non-medicinal drugs.
Read Article How Are Crimes Charged?
In order to get charged with a criminal offense in Colorado, the police are going to be involved in some way. This means any law enforcement agency.
Read Article Domestic Violence in Colorado
Each year in Colorado, more than 14,000 people are charged with misdemeanor “domestic violence” (DV) crimes. Contrary to what you might think, to be arrested for DV, the arrestee and the “victim” need not be married or in a domestic partnership and the arrestee need not have acted violently or caused the victim injury.
Read Article Why is Michael Phelps Going to Trial?
For those of you who have not been following this story, let me catch you up. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic athlete in modern history, was charged with his second DUI on September 20th, 2014.
Read Article Is Texting While Driving Worse Than DUI?
In today’s world Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Impaired is the poster child of the campaign against bad actors behind the wheel, and with good reason.
Read Article Can I Get into Canada with a DUI?
This question comes up more and more often as the United States continues to increase enforcement and lower Blood Alcohol limits. The short answer is No, you can’t get into Canada with a DUI, a DWI, or any state’s equivalent charge. At least not without jumping through a series of hoops set up by the Canadian government.
Read Article How To Post Bond
Posting a bond can be an intimidating procedure, especially if a loved one is sitting in jail and you’ve never had any experience with the criminal legal system before. While the details can get confusing, there are essentially two ways to post a bond. An individual can post a bond for a family member, friend, or loved one, or a professional bondsman can post a bond for a criminal defendant.
Read Article 5 Simple Tips to Avoid a Traffic Stop
You’re driving along, minding your own business, when suddenly you see flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. Your stomach sinks and your heart beats faster as you tick through the possible reasons for the stop. No matter the situation, it is never good news. Wouldn’t it be nice to minimize the chances of being stopped in the first place? Here are 5 easy tips to dramatically decrease the chances of being stopped by the police.
Read Article DUI Fatality - Why First Degree Murder is Appropriate
We have recently blogged about the tragic DUI fatality case in which Ever Olivos-Gutierrez has been accused of driving drunk and killing Juan Carlos Dominguez-Palomino, a 17 year old boy. Olivos-Gutierrez is an illegal immigrant with several prior DUI and Driving Under Suspension convictions. His blood alcohol content was 4 times above the legal limit, and he attempted to flee the scene after the collision.
Read Article Can DUI Turn into First Degree Murder?
Around midnight on March 24th, tragedy struck. According to the charging document, Ever Olivos-Gutierrez, an undocumented illegal alien, was driving a Ford Exposition near the intersection of Dayton Street and Colfax Avenue in Aurora just east of Denver. He did not have a valid license. Police say he had been drinking and ran a red light. His vehicle collided with a Chevrolet Camero driven by 17 year old Juan Carlos Dominguez-Palomino. The young man was killed.
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Understanding Probation
Now many people have heard of probation, but unless you’ve actually been on probation, in a criminal case, you really don’t know exactly what it entails.
So probation basically means that you are under the jurisdiction of the court. So what that means practically is that anytime a probation officer or a judge tells you, you have to do something, if you’re on probation you have to do it.
That could be almost anything. All they have to say is that it reasonably relates to your rehabilitation or to you continuing to be a law-abiding citizen. So it could be things like alcohol classes, it could be community service hours, they could tell you you have to go to Alcoholic Anonymous or you have to seek mental health treatment and maintain that treatment, it can really be anything.
As long as you comply with all of those requirements and don’t get any new offenses, because that is always a condition of probation, you’re going to finish your probation whenever the time is up and then you are no longer under jurisdiction of the court. However if you screw up anything, so let’s say you finish everything you’re supposed to do except you don’t finish your community service, you have 4 hours to go, you’ve done 8, but you didn’t do the last four, well the probation officer can file a complaint with the judge saying you violated the terms of your probation, and the judge can go back and sentence you to anything that you could have originally been sentenced for. So it’s really high stakes. It’s something that if you just have everything in order and you can bang through it and get it done, then it’s not a big deal. But if you take your time and don’t take it seriously and don’t finish it, you can be not only in violation of probation, but you can very easily be going back to jail when jail wasn’t on the table initially.
If you have any questions about probation, or if you’re under probation facing a revocation complaint, give us a call, we can help.
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How To Post Bond
about bond or bail what is it
how does that work so the short version is this
if you're arrested for an offence ok
police can give you a summons which allows you to just walk away with a
ticket
but if it's more serious they're gonna make you post bail
or bond bond is a promise to return to court
so you pundits of a schedule and you pay
that money in order for the jail to release you
as a promise for you to come back when you're next court date is
now you can post it all yourself in if you do that at the end the case whether
you win or lose or take a deal
you get that money back now of its a higher bond
or you don't have a lot of money you can use a professional bondsmen
and what you do with them is you pay than 10 to 15 percent generally
and they pay the whole amount for your you still have to show up every time
and if you don't they're going to be coming after you but
at the end of the case they get their money back
and for the benefit of having them posted for your
you don't get back your 10 to 15 percent
if you were loved one has been charged with crime that has a bond
give us a call we can set you up with the reputable bondsmen
and we can help you with the underlying criminal case
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