Denver – Deported from the United States, Ismael Gonzalez-Arenas, reentered the country and has been sentenced to life in federal prison.   Gonzalez-Arenas was sentenced life plus 60 months by Judge Robert E. Blackburn.   Found guilty in September of charges which include: unlawful transport of firearms, manufacturing controlled substance, drugs/violent crime/machine gun, and reentry of deported aliens.   The case was...

Everybody makes mistakes, but it’s who you have standing next to you, in court, fighting for your rights, that really makes the difference. I’ve been a federal prosecutor, I’ve been a state prosecutor. The type of experience that few other attorneys have had. I can look at your case, through the eyes of a prosecutor, through the eyes of a police officer. I can tell you what they’re thinking. I can tell you about...

As reported by the Denverpost.com. Phoenix Law Enforcement says they arrested 49 people on federal gun charges and drug crimes and could lead to state charges against 54 others. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office says “Operation 602 Exchange” resulted in the seizure of 223 weapons, including handguns, assault rifles, rifles and sawed-off shotguns, many of them stolen. Agents and officers also seized narcotics, including...

Welcome to My Denver Criminal Defense Law Blog My name is Doug Richards.  I believe there are four things that make the best criminal defense attorneys: Experience Great Attitude Hard Work In-depth knowledge of the law. I strive to fulfill each of these on a daily basis.  As federal criminal defense attorney in Denver, I believe my experience with the United States District Attorney's office not only gives me amazing...