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A district court judge handed the man who Colorado law enforcement dubbed the “Pom Pom Bandit” a six-year sentence for a spree of bank robberies in Arvada and Lakewood. As reported by CBS Denver, his nickname came from surveillance videos showing the defendant wearing a knit hat with a pom pom. If you are facing…

Colorado state prisons and county jails are filled with those who have committed a crime but are also mentally ill. One official called their jail the largest mental health facility in the county, although it is not intended to be, and jailers and guards are unqualified to provide medical treatment. Often, prisoners miss medication doses,…

At The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we understand that drug charges in Lakewood often stem from a chemical dependency issue. The 1st Judicial District Court also understands this and offers Jefferson County Recovery Court, an adult drug court program that helps participants to overcome addiction by providing treatment, supervision and accountability. Here are…