In Colorado, there are three different statutes that pertain to what someone might consider murder, however, each definition differs and carries different penaltiesbif convicted. It is important to understand the distinctions of each type so you have a better...
Probation and Sentencing Issues
Misdemeanor Sentencing
In Colorado, misdemeanors are crimes punishable by up to 18 months in jail, a maximum of $5,000 fine, or misdemeanor probation. Misdemeanor crimes generally have lower consequences than felonies, but that doesn’t not mean they are not serious allegations. If you have...
What Does It Mean To Be Charged With Second-Degree Assault?
Second Degree Assault, codified in Colorado as CRS 18-3-203, is a highly complex and detailed statute. It encompasses offenses ranging from causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon to subjecting a law enforcement officer to saliva. If you have been charged with...
Understanding Felony Sentencing
The State of Colorado defines a felony as a crime punishable by a year or more in prison and/or a large fine. Crimes that are considered to be felonies are the most major offenses, greater than misdemeanors and petty offenses. In Colorado, felony crimes are broken...