Newsome & Associates Practice Areas
Newsome and Associates, P.C., located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is available to assist with your legal representation. We pride ourselves on our unparalleled experience and exceptional service. John Newsome will provide you with the highest quality legal representation.
Legal Process
The legal process can be confusing and confusing. At Newsome & Associates, P.C., we will guide you through the legal system and provide the personal attention you deserve.
A skilled criminal law lawyer can help you protect valuable rights that you may unintentionally waive after your arrest. We will help to protect your rights and encourage favorable settlement of criminal charges early in criminal law proceedings, saving you time, money, and reputation.
Your time and resources are valuable.
Feel free to contact us for a free initial consultation. We will discuss how to minimize the impact criminal charges can have on your life.
Our Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
John Newsome's expertise in criminal law and extensive prosecution experience mean you will get the best possible defense for your criminal case. His way of handling criminal defense cases spans misdemeanors to felonies, including DUI. No case is too complicated for John to handle.
- Juvenile crime
- White-collar crime
- Domestic violence
- Probation violations
- Shoplifting and theft
- Weapons possession
- DUI and DWAI defense
- Assault and harassment
- Kidnapping & imprisonment
- Felony and misdemeanor crimes
- Sexual assault and sex offenses
- Drug possession and distribution
- Traffic offenses and drunk driving
Personal Injury
At Newsome and Associates, P.C., we assist clients in obtaining the financial settlement and medical attention they need to make a full recovery from personal injuries caused by auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents.
We know how to navigate the legal system and negotiate with insurance companies to ease the struggles you're facing as a result of someone else's negligence.
We also handle personal injury cases involving dog bites, assault, slip and fall injuries, and premises liability. If you have lost a family member due to the negligence of others, we can assist in pursuing a wrongful death settlement.
Juvenile Law
What is Juvenile Crime?
Most people associate juvenile crimes with harmless pranks and child's play. Unfortunately, juvenile crime is being prosecuted more vigorously than ever, and all too often, minor children face a lifetime's worth of penalties when they are tried as adults or kept within the criminal system throughout adulthood.
How a juvenile crime is prosecuted will depend on the severity of the crime in question, the circumstances surrounding the crime, and the age of the defendant. Over 60 percent of the victims of juvenile crime are other juveniles.
The juvenile justice system in your area may be equipped to care for juvenile offenders, but all too often, the system is the first stop on a long road to prison and lifelong problems with the law. Furthermore, a juvenile adjudication may preclude future employment or education opportunities for a juvenile.
Early Intervention for Juvenile Crime
With proper criminal defense, a juvenile accused of a minor or severe crime can get charges reduced or even dropped and make sure the adult criminal record does not reflect the mistakes of youth.
However, this process can be long and demanding and requires a Colorado juvenile criminal defense attorney who is in tune with current issues and the specific rules of the juvenile justice system and knows what it takes to address prosecutors and other officials on behalf of their clients.
Early intervention is a necessity for the proper defense of juvenile crime in Colorado Springs. Even if your child is only being investigated for such a crime, it is crucial that you protect your rights and the rights of your child by retaining an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
The Role of Juvenile Justice Attorney
The ideal juvenile justice attorney understands the system, has a track record of success, and has the resources it takes to fight for your rights.
In an attempt to deter juvenile crime, law enforcement officials seem to raise the stakes for juvenile offenders year after year. The best defense is not committing the crime at all, but whether your child is innocent or guilty, he or she deserves fair treatment by the juvenile justice system and the best criminal defense available.
Colorado criminal defense attorney John Newsome understands the stakes and the juvenile justice system.
Have you or your child been accused of a juvenile crime?
Call today for more information and free, confidential case consultation.
DUI Defense
Colorado has stringent laws regarding DUIs and drunk driving. Penalties that are proposed include jail time, supervised probation, and community service. If you have been charged with DUI, DWAI, or DUID, you need to hire an experienced DUI attorney immediately.
The DUI laws also include a driver’s license suspension and the installation of ignition interlocks.
An experienced DUI attorney will help you negotiate these complex laws with representation both at the courthouse and the department of motor vehicles. John Newsome has been litigating DUI cases as a prosecutor and defense attorney for 25 years.
Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
Have you been arrested or falsely charged with domestic violence?
If you have, you are not alone.
The State of Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
Colorado has mandatory arrests for domestic violence allegations, and Colorado Springs has a very active law enforcement presence, all of which have mandatory arrest policies.
Domestic violence charges, along with restraining orders, carry severe collateral consequences. These consequences will negatively impact your Second Amendment rights, your ability to pass a background check for housing and employment, and the placement of your name on a national registry.
It is imperative that you hire an experienced domestic violence attorney immediately.
Call us today for a free consultation, and secure an experienced domestic violence attorney in Colorado Springs.
DMV Points and Driver's License
You may be unaware of the consequences of traffic tickets and drunk driving when charged with a DUI/DWAI.
DUI Consequences - DMV Points
When you are cited for a traffic violation, points are charged against your license. The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) monitors the number of points issued against your license for each violation.
Too many points reported against your license can mean long-term license revocation and increased insurance premiums. We have given some frequently charged offenses.
- Hit and run
- Speed contests
- DUI (Driving under the influence)
- Driving under license suspension/revocation
At Newsome and Associates, P.C., we have been involved in these types of cases and other traffic violations for more than fifteen years, and have tried or settled over one hundred criminal law cases, as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.
Contact Newsome and Associates, P.C., for more information concerning your DMV points, and your free initial consultation.
Help Protect Your Driving Privileges
Our Colorado DUI lawyers understand the point’s record system. We will use our experience to keep points added to your license to a minimum.
For example, refusal to take a chemical test (blood/breath/urine) can result in a license revocation for one year. Besides, authorities may charge you with offenses that may cause you to lose your license for an even greater period.
We offer personalized attention and strive to keep you informed on issues concerning your case. We work hard to protect your license, regardless of your driving history or circumstances.
Contact us now for aggressive representation.
Colorado Springs Municipal Court
At Newsome and Associates, P.C., we practice criminal law with a particular emphasis on criminal defense. We provide experienced and professional criminal law services to many cities.
- Teller
- Pueblo
- Castle Rock
- Cripple Creek
- Colorado Springs
- Counties of El Paso
John Newsome's experience as a former elected District Attorney gave him the expertise to provide skilled criminal defense to defendants charged in Municipal Court in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Our Approach
In Municipal Court, if you have been charged with any of a wide variety of crimes, ranging from shoplifting offenses, driving under the influence, theft, assault, or other municipal violations, you need the help of an experienced lawyer like John Newsome.
Often people charged with crimes are unaware of all the options and rights they have as a defendant. Whether you have been charged with a shoplifting offense or have received a traffic ticket, we stress the importance of personalized service and client accessibility.
We educate clients so they can make the best possible decisions. In Colorado Springs Municipal Court, John Newsome uses the skills he learned as a prosecutor and law enforcement officer for 15 years.
Having a criminal law lawyer representing you means that authorities can only communicate with you through your attorney. This approach will help prevent you from making mistakes and giving up your rights.