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Sean Maye

Sean Maye

12 Years of experience

Appeals & Appellate, Criminal Law, Civil Rights...

Colorado, Florida

Biography
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Criminal Law Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Civil Rights Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Divorce Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
DUI & DWI
Estate Planning Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Family Law Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Insurance Claims Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Traffic Tickets Suspended License
White Collar Crime
Additional Practice Area
Contracts
Ratings and Reviews by Peers
Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10 1 Review
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10 Any client would be fortunate to have Sean as their attorney. Not only does Sean advocate extremely well for his clients, but he is strategic in assisting his clients reach their goals.
Andrea J. Lehner Andrea J. Lehner
January 22, 2021
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Fees
Free Consultation Free 30-minute consultation on all matters.
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information I predominantly offer a low-cost, flat-fee model. The price of the flat fee depends on the type and nature of the case. Please set up a consultation appointment to request further details.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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Colorado Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 52345
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Florida The Florida Bar
ID Number: 111646
Languages
English: Spoken, Written
Spanish: Spoken
Italian: Spoken
Hebrew: Spoken
Professional Experience
CEO Maye Law Group LLC
CEO and founder of the Maye Law Group LLC. Solo-practitioner focusing in criminal law, family law, contract and insurance disputes, probate and civil litigation.
Senior Deputy Public Defender Colorado State Public Defender
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Criminal defense attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender, specializing in domestic violence, DUIs and complex felony litigation - including COCCA indictments, sex assault and homicide. Several trials, no losses.
Junior Associate Isriel Ponzoli PA
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Civil litigation associate focusing on trial preparation and defense of first-party property insurance disputes, as well as defense of usury claims for major global financing corporation - as well as DUIs, white-collar criminal defense and family law.
Senior Associate Public Defender Miami-Dade Public Defender
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Served as first-chair counsel for indigent clients charged with criminal offenses, litigating varying degrees of misdemeanor and felony charges. Represented at all stages of litigation - bond hearings, all pre-trial constitutional, evidentiary and procedural motions, as well as trial and sentencing. Conducted over 150 depositions of law enforcement, civilian and Expert witnesses. Litigated nearly several cases through trial. Skilled in pre-trial negotiation with opposing counsel and courtroom advocacy leading to favorable outcomes.
Education
University of Miami School of Law Logo
University of Miami School of Law J.D. (2014) | Law
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Honors: Dean's list Society of Bar & Gavel "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities" C.A.L.I. Award for Excellence in Writing & Advocacy 2nd Place Advocate - Natl. Pepperdine University Entertaint Law Competition Quarterfinalist - Univ. of Miami Gaubatz Competition
Activities: SBA Supreme Court (Chief Justice) OUTLaw (President) Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board
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Middlebury College B.A. (2011) | Psychology & Sociology
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Honors: Dean's list College Scholar
Activities: Division III Track & Field MiddEast Action (President / Co-founder)
Professional Associations
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State Bar of Colorado # 52345 Member
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State Bar of Florida Member
Websites & Blogs
Website The Maye Law Group LLC
Legal Answers
82 Questions Answered
Q. When could I be charged for my house fire under CO recklessness law? A: Colorado law defines the crime of arson as intentionally, knowingly or recklessly setting fire to, burning, or using an explosive in order to damage or destroy your own property, or to damage or destroy the property of another without that person's consent.

Technically, what you've written here could be grounds for claiming you engaged in reckless arson by leaving several burning candles unattended near open alcohol containers such that a simple cat passing by could spark an apartment-wide fire. The fact that your neighbors' properties were not damaged is not the threshold question, as the statute also applies to damage to your own property in the same way.

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Q. I believe evidence was withheld from me culminating in entering a plea agreement under duress. What can I do about this? A: First and foremost, if you did not see essential evidence/videos prior to your plea agreement and you would not have accepted the plea agreement if you had viewed the essential evidence/videos, that is certainly grounds for withdrawing your plea. The practical effect of this is that the case re-opens and you are back to square one -- making the decision to plea negotiate and/or proceed to Trial.

However, in your case, the question of who is to blame for you not seeing the evidence is a confusing one. On one hand, you write that you didn't see it, but on the other hand you then mention that you saw the videos before Sentencing. This may potentially problematic because you could have,
Q. My judge at court said that I signed an illegal plea and pulled my plea and then charged me on an aggravated level. ?? A: In a Rule 11 advisement form (i.e., plea agreement contact), one of several paragraphs that a defendant has to initial is an acknowledgement that the judge does not have to accept the plea agreement if they find that it's not appropriate or illegal. If someone can be subjected to aggravated sentencing but their plea agreement does not contemplate sentencing in an aggravated range, and if the judge does not agree that is an appropriate concession, the judge is technically free to reject the plea agreement and require a plea agreement - provided it's consistent with the the law and circumstances.

In your case, requiring aggravated sentencing is not the judge necessarily changing your
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Maye Law Group LLC
1700 Lincoln Street
17th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (305) 926-5282
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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