Author: Patterson S. Weaver, Esq.
Among the legal consequences following a DUI charge are education and treatment. For many individuals, court-mandated drug or alcohol classes are an essential part of the journey to rehabilitation and avoiding further legal troubles. On this page, the legal team at Peakstone Law Group, LLC, formerly known as Patterson Weaver, LLC, provides an … Continue reading
A drunk driving charge can negatively affect employment and create challenges when you apply for future jobs. Your employer can fire you if you get charged with DUI in Colorado. Understanding your rights is crucial to prevent the potential fallout of a DUI on your criminal record. Can I Lose My Job After … Continue reading
Peakstone Law Group is Donating 5% of our Profit to Ukrainian Relief Aid. At Peakstone Law Group, we believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For all people. Everywhere. Always. To secure this, we believe in peoples’ fundamental universal rights as human beings, including; Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom … Continue reading
Oftentimes, in the aftermath of someone’s passing, the decedent’s estate must go through the probate process to ensure all assets are distributed appropriately. Probate can often be a lengthy and expensive process, no matter how large or small the estate may be. That said, there are some ways to minimize the costs your beneficiaries may … Continue reading
A DUI conviction can pack some serious penalties that can reverberate throughout your life for many years to come. Given how severe such cases can be, it is crucial to hire a DUI attorney to fight on your behalf against these charges. If there are specific facts about your particular situation that could increase your … Continue reading
Being charged with a crime is an overwhelming experience that most of us never anticipate happening. To ensure your rights and future are protected, it is essential to know exactly what to do next, so you can be proactive in your defense. Continue reading to find out what you should do after being … Continue reading
In Colorado, modified comparative negligence is the method through which the degree of fault in a personal injury case is determined. If you were partially responsible for your injuries, the percentage of which you were at fault will affect the damages you receive. Continue reading to learn more about modified comparative negligence. How Will it … Continue reading
After the death of an individual, their estate must be administered through the probate courts. During this process, the designated personal representative (as it’s called in Colorado) or executor (as it is called in many other states) will act as the estate administrator and have specific legal and fiduciary duties, both to the … Continue reading
When you have been injured in an accident that was caused by another party, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses. In the legal world, these are referred to as damages. Depending on the nature and extent of those injuries and losses, damages will differ for each individual. Generally speaking, … Continue reading
Whether you are shopping in a nationwide chain like Target or Walmart, or a local small business, any retailer that invites the public onto its property is responsible for ensuring the premises is safe for customers to shop. If a customer slips and falls on a wet surface and suffers an injury, he/she may file … Continue reading