FAQs

Question 1

If I'm arrested, how do I enforce my rights and protect myself?

Accepted Answer

Whether rightfully or wrongfully, you've still been arrested. The police will try to get you to make incriminating statements which will later be used against you. If the police intend to question you, they must read you your Miranda Rights first. You will hear that "You have the Right to Remain Silent." USE IT! Make no statements about yourself or your case to anyone. At the end of your Miranda warnings, the police will ask you, "Having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to me now?" Your answer must always be "No. I want to talk to my attorney." With that, all questioning must stop. The police are NOT your friend. They are NOT on your side. NOTHING you say will help your situation. Keep Your Mouth Shut! Ask for your Attorney — then Clam Up!

Question 2

When do I know for certain that I need a lawyer's help?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes it's a no-brainer, such as when you get sued or when you're arrested or charged with a crime. One of the first things to ask yourself is: "What's at stake?" When your finances or liberties are in serious jeopardy, the obvious answer is to get legal help. Good legal advice helps clients comply with and navigate through the complex mazes of governmental rules and regulations. It's also a lot easier to rest easily after consulting with experienced lawyers for important undertakings such as business formation, criminal defense, drafting contracts, and negotiating business deals.

Question 3

How quickly should I consult with my attorney?

Accepted Answer

In many situations, it is obvious that you need to act fast. But even if you think you have lots of time to consider your alternatives, deadlines sneak up on you and lawyers need time to prepare. It's always better to start looking for a lawyer sooner rather than later. If you've been injured in an accident, keep in mind that there are time limits on your right to file a lawsuit. These "statutes of limitation" depend upon the facts and type of each case. If you sit on your rights, you could lose them.

Question 4

What are my legal fees going to cost me?

Accepted Answer

That depends on what type of case you have, or in a criminal case, what your charges are. Traffic tickets usually only cost a few hundred dollars. Misdemeanors cost more. Felonies cost more than misdemeanors. Depending on the type of case, we handle some cases on a flat fee basis, which means you pay one set price for our representation. We handle other types of cases on an hourly basis. Other types of cases we take on a contingency basis, which means you may only have to pay certain costs and out-of-pocket expenses up front but no legal fees.

Question 5

Who is my attorney?

Accepted Answer

The simple answer is Mr. Kelly. He operates under a Team Approach where he meets periodically to brainstorm with other attorneys about your case, while maintaining your confidentiality pursuant to the Attorney-Client Privilege. All of the facts are recited, the applicable laws are discussed, and then he conducts a very open brainstorming discussion to try to come up with every idea possible to present your case in the best possible light. If you retain Mr. Kelly, in essence, you also retain all of the attorneys he consults with as well.

Question 6

Are my discussions with my lawyer confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When you speak with an attorney about a legal matter, your communications with that attorney are privileged. This means that subject to some very limited exceptions, and unless you give permission, your attorney can't disclose any information you provide to any third party. In short, your "secrets" will remain "secrets."

Question 7

What are my lawyer's professional obligations?

Accepted Answer

All lawyers are subject to strict standards of professional responsibility. Your lawyer must represent you zealously but ethically and within the bounds of the law. Your lawyer must competently analyze your legal issues and exercise his knowledge of the law applicable to your case to achieve the best possible result for you. Your lawyer must communicate with you in a timely and effective manner. The attorneys at TK&A strive to send out confidential client letters within 24 hours of any event which has significance to your case in order to keep our clients informed of the progress of their case.

Question 8

What responsibilities do I owe to my lawyer?

Accepted Answer

First of all, look at the Retainer Agreement that you signed when you hired your lawyer. Such duties and responsibilities may include: being truthful with your lawyer, being cooperative with and responsive to your lawyer, being available to your lawyer and attending meetings and legal proceedings as requested, and paying your legal bills in a timely manner. Your failure to abide by them may result in your lawyer deciding to terminate your attorney/client relationship.

Question 9

Where is your office?

Accepted Answer

Timothy Kelly & Associates, LLC is on the 28th Floor of the South Tower in the Dominion Plaza Building located on the southwest corner of Seventeenth Street and Welton in LoDo. The address is 600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South, Denver, Colorado 80202. There is metered parking all around the building, and Pay In Advance Parking Lots immediately south, west, and east of the building.

Question 10

What should I bring to our initial meeting?

Accepted Answer

You should bring legible copies of everything you have that is pertinent to your case: all contracts, written documents of any type, and all supporting materials, such as photographs, videos or audio tapes. Keep your originals in a safe place. If you have been charged with a driving offense, you should also obtain a current copy of your DMV driving record and bring it with you. Your DMV record can be obtained from any DMV office for a mere $2.20.

Question 11

What will happen next?

Accepted Answer

In a criminal case, once retained, we will file an initial set of pleadings on your behalf informing the court and the district attorney's office that we represent you on your case. This entitles us to demand Discovery materials (all written police reports and witness statements, tapes and photographs, chemical or scientific reports and analyses) so we can sit down with you and examine and discuss all the evidence the district attorney has against you. We often enter a written plea of not guilty to commence the running of speedy trial time limitations. Then, we'll research and draft the appropriate motions to dismiss or suppress, as allowed by the facts and evidence.

FAQs — Timothy Kelly & Associates Denver Criminal Defense

1.If I'm arrested, how do I enforce my rights and protect myself?

2.When do I know for certain that I need a lawyer's help?

3.How quickly should I consult with my attorney?

4.What are my legal fees going to cost me?

5.Who is my attorney?

6.Are my discussions with my lawyer confidential?

7.What are my lawyer's professional obligations?

8.What responsibilities do I owe to my lawyer?

9.Where is your office?

10.What should I bring to our initial meeting?

11.What will happen next?

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