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Power Law represents both adults and juveniles facing criminal charges. However, the criminal justice system in the United States treats juveniles and adults differently when it comes to criminal charges and convictions. Here are some key differences between juvenile criminal defense and adult criminal defense:

  • Age of the accused: The most obvious difference is the
  • Clio reached out to Power Law to spotlight Power Law’s success and use of the software. Clio is our practice management software and we use both the Grow and Manager products. Clio Grow helps us intake clients and gather all of the important information. Clio Manage helps us keep track of case progress, notes, and

    Pamela Carty and Courtney McDonald celebrate their victory shortly after the case was dismissed.

    7 months, 22 days.  That is how long Power Law had a client in custody on a Denver “investigatory hold.”  For those who may not know, in Denver, the police department (not the District Attorney or the courts) can issue a

    End of the Semester Clinic Gathering – Maybe Fall 2014?

    The first day of DU Law’s clinic orientation in 2013 was a large gathering of all the clinic students and professors.  One by one, each clinic professor rose to sing the praises of their own clinic – what they do, who the professor was, the

    Power Law is excited to begin offering a monthly newsletter: The Power of Law. Each issue will have announcements about what is happening at the firm and a more in depth discussion of an aspect of criminal law. Sign up for the June issue now!

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    Amelia Power was recently mentioned in the Denver Post for her work as part of the defense team fighting for the First Amendment rights of protestors. “A showdown began Tuesday in Adams County District Court over whether three members of the Party of Socialism and Liberation committed crimes or engaged in constitutionally-protected free speech during

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