Nicholas Karol-Chik sentenced to 45 years in JeffCo rock-throwing incident that killed Alexa Bartell

Nathan May 1, 2025

This Denver7 news article summarizes the recent sentencing of Nicholas Karol-Chik for his role in the death of Alexa Bartell. Christopher Decker, providing legal analysis for the news reports, explained the strategic function of plea agreements in such co-defendant cases and commented on the potential sentencing implications resulting from the plea deal. Read the full article...

Decker & Jones Secures Top 10 Jury Verdict in Colorado

Nathan July 10, 2024

This blog post by TopVerdict.com highlights the ten largest plaintiff jury verdicts awarded in Colorado during 2023. The Law Offices of Decker & Jones is proud to be recognized for this achievement on behalf of a deserving client. Read the full article...

Jury awards couple $21M for false allegations of child abuse during custody battle

Nathan February 29, 2024

This KDVR news story spotlights a recent Colorado jury verdict. A Steamboat Springs couple received a whopping $21 million after a jury ruled they were falsely accused of child abuse during a custody battle. In a victory for the wrongly accused, Chris Decker, secured this win for Kenny Hamp. Read the full article...

Trial begins in case around death of hunter Simon Howell

deckerjoneslaw September 29, 2022

This September 2022 news article from SkyHiNews.com relates to the trial of Harry Watkins who was accused of negligent homicide. Defense attorney David Jones' opening statements are included from the first day of trial. Read the full article...

Closing arguments made in trial around hunter shooting death

deckerjoneslaw September 29, 2022

This September 2022 news article from SkyHiNews.com summarizes closing arguments from a case stemming from a death caused by a hunting accident. David Jones, lead defence attorney, called for expert witnesses and challenged the prosecution's definition of criminally negligent homicide. Read the full article...

People v. Watkins trial ends in hung jury

deckerjoneslaw September 29, 2022

In a dramatic turn of events, the trial of Harry Watkins, with David Jones representing the defense, for the negligent homicide of Simon Howell concluded with a hung jury on September 27th, 2022, according to SkyHiNews.com. Read the full article...

Prosecutors face challenges following murder charge in Gannon Stauch case

deckerjoneslaw May 1, 2022

Attorney David Jones was interviewed and featured in a news story on KDVR FOX 31. Mr. Jones offered his legal expertise relating to the complex questions of responsibility and mental state in this criminal trial of a woman who was charged with murder in connection to the disappearance of her stepson. Read the full article...

Jury acquits Westlake Middle School teacher Christian Armstrong of child sex assault

deckerjoneslaw December 15, 2021

In a verdict reported by The Denver Post, a jury acquitted Christian Rocky Armstrong, a 46-year-old teacher at Westlake Middle School, of child sexual assault charges against him. Chris Decker represented Mr. Armstrong, and secured the acquittal after a thorough defense. Read the full article...

Christopher Decker in Denver Post article regarding Death Penalty

deckerjoneslaw December 15, 2021

This article, published in The Denver Post by John Ingold, examines the shortcomings of Colorado's law intended to expedite death penalty appeals. Read the full article...

Christopher Decker comments for KDVR on the recent legal troubles of Denver Broncos’ player Elvis Dumervil:

deckerjoneslaw December 15, 2021

Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil was arrested in Miami Beach on Saturday following a reported road rage incident (source: FOX31 Denver). Read the full article...

David Jones Defends Matthew Burry in Baby’s Death Trial

deckerjoneslaw December 15, 2021

This article, published in Westword by Michael Roberts, focuses on Matthew Burry, a sex offender who spent more than a decade in prison, was arrested and charged with child abuse resulting in death. Read the full article...

District attorney considers charging 16-year-old shooting suspect as an adult

deckerjoneslaw May 1, 2019

Chris Decker was featured in this article on Fox31 Denver's website about a 16-year-old shooting suspect. Read the full article...

Christopher Decker’s legal analysis of Jefferson County Truck Driver clemency on Fox 31 Denver

deckerjoneslaw January 4, 2019

This article from Fox31 Denver summarizes Chris Decker's legal analysis of a Jefferson County Truck Driver. Read the full article...