The Boulder Criminal Defense Lawyer Podcast | McCabe Law

From the moment a police officer turns on their lights, the DUI investigation has already started. Most people have no idea what is actually happening during those first few minutes, what the officer is looking for, what they are not legally required to do, and what mistakes can cost them their case before they ever reach a courtroom. Episode 6 breaks down the step-by-step reality of a DUI traffic...

Most people's only picture of a criminal courtroom comes from TV. And almost all of it is wrong. In this episode, Janene McCabe pulls back the curtain on what really happens in a courtroom, from your first appearance before a judge to how trials are actually structured, why most cases never reach a verdict, and what she wishes every client knew before stepping inside. Episode 5 covers what to wear...

A sexual assault accusation can upend your life before a single charge is filed. The way evidence is collected, the timeline of the allegation, and what you say or do in the hours after an accusation can determine everything about how your case unfolds. In this episode, Janene McCabe walks through exactly how sexual assault cases are investigated and what a defense attorney does to fight back. Epi...

Assault and domestic violence charges in Colorado carry consequences most people never see coming. Losing your gun rights, a permanent criminal record, and an arrest that happens even when both parties have injuries. In this episode, Janene McCabe breaks down everything you need to know before, during, and after an allegation is made. Episode 3 covers the three degrees of assault in Colorado and w...

Most people believe that if police never read them their Miranda rights, anything they say cannot be used against them. That is one of the most dangerous legal myths out there, and in this episode, Janene McCabe breaks down exactly why that assumption can cost you your case before it even begins. Episode 2 covers what actually happens the moment you are arrested, from the investigatory stop to boo...

Most people have no idea what a criminal defense attorney actually does until they desperately need one. In this episode, we break down the basics of criminal defense law, who it protects, when to call a lawyer, and why the steps you take before charges are even filed can make or break your case. Episode 1 covers everything from what constitutional rights a defense attorney is protecting, to why t...