Ponzi Scheme & Securities Fraud Defense: Expert Legal Analysis

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Christopher R. Decker, managing partner at The Law Offices of Decker & Jones, spoke with 9NEWS Investigates about the federal lawsuits accusing Englewood-based ONEflight International of operating a "Ponzi-like scheme." He explained what the term means in criminal law, where a failing business ends and fraud begins, and why he expects prosecutors to take a close look at the case. Continue reading...

Christopher R. Decker providing legal analysis on 9NEWS at 3 p.m.

Christopher R. Decker Provides Live Analysis as Lindsay Clancy Trial Ends in Mistrial

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Christopher R. Decker, managing partner at The Law Offices of Decker & Jones, appeared live on 9NEWS four times during the week of September 1, 2026 to provide legal analysis as jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial deadlocked and the case ended in a mistrial. He joined the station on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:10 a.m. and again at 10 a.m., on Thursday, September 3 at 7:10 a.m., and on Friday, September 4 at 3:10 p.m. Continue reading...

Christopher Decker interviewed by FOX31 Denver about a hit-and-run crash near Coors Field

Denver Hit-and-Run: Christopher Decker on Colorado’s Duty to Remain at the Scene

This FOX31 Denver news article covers a hit-and-run crash near Coors Field in downtown Denver that left a pedestrian seriously injured. Christopher R. Decker, providing legal analysis for the news reports, explained the affirmative duty Colorado law places on drivers to stop and remain at the scene of a crash, and commented on why a finding of serious bodily injury can raise the exposure to as much as 12 years in prison. Continue reading...

Christopher Decker providing legal analysis for FOX31 Denver on the former CBI DNA analyst guilty plea

Former CBI DNA Analyst Pleads Guilty: What It Means for Affected Colorado Cases

This FOX31 Denver news article covers the guilty plea of Yvonne "Missy" Woods, the former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist whose handling of DNA evidence affected 1,045 Colorado criminal cases. Christopher R. Decker, providing legal analysis for the news reports, explained why a proven criminal conviction rather than an allegation strengthens the claims of defendants now challenging those cases, and commented on what someone who receives a notice should do next. Continue reading...

Man gets probation for assisting with mother-in-law’s suicide in Louisville

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This Daily Camera news story spotlights a complex and deeply personal Boulder County case. David Norton was facing serious charges for assisting in the suicide of his 91-year-old mother-in-law. Emphasizing that this was ultimately a matter of self-determination, David R. Jones of the Law Offices of Decker & Jones secured a highly favorable plea agreement for Mr. Norton, who received a two-year deferred sentence and probation instead of prison time. During the hearing, the judge acknowledged the profound philosophical issues at the heart of the case. Read the full article...
Burden of Guilt podcast Season 3 on Apple Podcasts

Burden of Guilt Season 3

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Burden of Guilt, the true crime podcast hosted by Nancy Glass, premieres its third season on July 29, 2026. Season 3 centers on a mother whose fiancé is accused of abusing one of her children, and on the fracture that runs through a family when a parent begins to doubt the accusation. Listen to the podcast...

Defense for Colorado man accused of shooting teenager says gun to blame

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This CBS Colorado news article by Alan Gionet reports on the developing defense for Brent Metz, accused in a recent shooting incident. David Jones and Christopher R. Decker, are representing Mr. Metz and have outlined that their defense will focus on the Sig Sauer P320 firearm used, arguing it was faulty and misfired, leading to an unintentional discharge. They will further present that responsibility should lie with the manufacturer, given documented issues with the P320 model. Read the full article...

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

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This Denver7 news article summarizes the recent sentencing of Nicholas Karol-Chik for his role in the death of Alexa Bartell. Christopher R. 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...

People v. Watkins trial ends in hung jury

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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...