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Denver Criminal Defense Lawyers
If you have been charged with a crime, you need an attorney who can help you understand your legal rights and defend them to the fullest extent of the law. Based in the Denver area, knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer Trent Mannina and the staff at Mannina & Associates understand the pressure and anxiety that you may be going through. As a former public defender, he has substantial experience in a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Mannina also can handle employment discrimination and personal injury claims for people throughout the Front Range of Colorado.
Vigorous Legal Representation for Colorado Residents Facing Prosecution
Being accused of a crime is intimidating, but an accusation alone does not render the defendant guilty. In fact, there is a presumption of innocence in favor of the defendant. The prosecution has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, which is a high standard to meet. The defendant in a criminal case has rights under the U.S. Constitution, such as the Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination, the Sixth Amendment rights to a trial by jury and the confrontation of witnesses, and the Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment. These rights apply in criminal cases brought at both the state and federal levels.
In mounting a defense against criminal charges, the accused often may seek to have certain evidence excluded if it was obtained illegally, offer rebuttal evidence to the State’s case, or argue that an affirmative defense provided a legal justification for behavior that would otherwise be illegal. Under Colorado law, the defendant and their Denver criminal defense attorney have the burden of providing credible evidence concerning an affirmative defense. But then the burden shifts to the State to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the affirmative defense does not apply to the situation.
Knowledgeable Guidance for Victims of Employment Discrimination
Mannina & Associates also handles employment discrimination cases arising from unlawful practices by employers during the course of a job or during the hiring process. Some examples of unlawful discrimination include employment decisions based upon the applicant’s or employee’s age, gender, religion, race, national origin, or disability, among other characteristics. In order to be successful in an employment discrimination lawsuit, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that he or she suffered an adverse employment consequence, such as a wrongful termination, because of his or her protected classification. These claims may be brought under several state and federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The most commonly awarded forms of damages in employment discrimination cases are lost wages and lost benefits, although other damages, such as emotional distress, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees, are a possibility in some cases.
Seeking Compensation for an Accident Through a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury cases usually arise from situations in which a person is hurt by the carelessness or recklessness of an individual, business, or governmental entity. Car accidents, slip and falls, defective products, and medical malpractice are examples of these situations. The plaintiff has the burden of proving the elements of the case by the preponderance of the evidence. This simply means that they are more likely than not to be true. In most situations, personal injury claims consist of showing that the defendant had a certain duty of care and breached that duty, causing injuries and damages to the plaintiff. Accident victims who succeed in these cases may be able to obtain compensation for medical bills, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering, among other economic and non-economic costs and losses.
Contact an Experienced Denver Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been accused of a crime, suffered from employment discrimination, or need an injury lawyer after an accident, you can enlist the assistance of Mannina & Associates. Serving Denver and surrounding cities, criminal defense attorney Trent Mannina is here to help. Call us at (303) 594-1448 or contact us online for a free appointment to discuss your situation. We represent people in Fort Collins, Greeley, Boulder, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Canon City, Pueblo, and other cities throughout Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas, Boulder, Weld, Laramie, El Paso, and Pueblo Counties.
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Client Reviews
We were very fortunate to work with Trent on our daughter’s situation concerning a ticket she received and false statements made by the prosecutor. Trent was extremely diligent in the writing briefs that explained where the prosecution was wrong in their actions. Due to his expertise, the matter was...
Earlier this year, I was issued a ticket that resulted in my license being restricted. During the process, I had been falsely informed that the ticket was not going to cause me to lose my license, and Trent did an amazing job in continually working to get my license back no matter how unlikely it...
Trent helped me win two cases. The first was an illegal search of my truck. Trent showed the court that the police officer overstepped his authority and the court agreed. The case was dismissed. The second case was a DUID case. I thought that I was going to be found guilty, but at trial, Trent...
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