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Facing disorderly conduct charges in Colorado Springs? The deck is stacked against you. The police, prosecutors—the whole system—wants to see you plead guilty. But not so fast. Don’t let them railroad you.
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Under Colorado law, disorderly conduct encompasses a range of behaviors that intentionally or recklessly disturb the peace or jeopardize public safety.
The most common allegations stem from visibly drunk people causing a public disturbance, aggressive yelling or cursing that could spark violence, blaring loud music or noise late into the night, and blocking roads or pedestrian traffic.
Disrupting lawful public gatherings through heckling or other interruptions can also lead to charges. And lewd acts like public urination or nudity sometimes enter the disorderly conduct realm.
But there are limits. Making reasonable noise or accidentally obstructing traffic typically would not rise to the level of criminal charges. The conduct must objectively interfere with others’ rights or breach the peace.
The key is that the accused must act with an intentional, knowing, or reckless mental state. Simply disturbing others by accident is not enough to warrant convictions under Colorado’s law. There must be some deliberateness or conscious disregard of risks.
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-9-106, a disorderly conduct conviction can lead to:
In addition to these direct penalties, a disorderly conduct conviction creates a permanent criminal record. This record can negatively impact future employment, housing, loans, and other opportunities. Avoiding conviction whenever possible is critical.
An effective disorderly conduct defense requires meticulous examination of every aspect of your case to sow doubt and expose flaws.
Experienced defense attorneys start by assessing if proper arrest procedures were followed and if the officer had legitimate probable cause. Any missteps could lead to suppressed evidence or dismissal.
Next, your counsel conducts an in-depth review of the prosecution’s evidence, probing for gaps and inconsistencies that undermine the required elements for conviction. Even minor contradictions raise doubt.
Rigorous cross-examination of key witnesses often exposes credibility issues and contradictions in accounts as well. Impeaching witness testimony plants seeds of uncertainty.
Evaluating circumstances and context can reveal mitigating factors that show the conduct was not intentional or reckless. This can defeat the charges.
Attentive review frequently uncovers critical procedural defects in evidence gathering. Unlawfully obtained evidence may warrant exclusion.
Leveraging identified case weaknesses, counsel can negotiate reduced or dropped charges through plea bargains. Failing that, they pitch compelling alternatives to fines and jail time.
Overall, a diligent pursuit of reasonable doubt and procedural errors systematically dismantles even strong disorderly conduct allegations.
A seasoned Colorado Springs disorderly conduct attorney will serve as an objective advocate focused wholly on protecting your rights and achieving the best outcome. Their expertise maximizes the chances of reduced or dismissed charges.
Additionally, counsel’s relationships and negotiating skills can secure favorable plea bargains that a pro se defendant likely cannot obtain. Many cases are resolved at this stage.
If a trial is necessary, a skilled criminal defense lawyer’s courtroom skills become critical. Their advocacy can make the difference between conviction and acquittal. Overall, the benefits of experienced representation certainly outweigh the costs.
Facing disorderly conduct charges in Colorado Springs can be daunting, but the experienced local attorneys at Right Law Group can guide you through the process. As former prosecutors, we have unparalleled insights into building an ironclad defense.
Our decades of combined criminal law experience, 500+ glowing reviews, and record of resolving thousands of cases show we have what it takes to protect your rights.
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The process begins with either an arrest or a summons. The accused is either arrested or served with paperwork summoning them to appear in court. During an arrest, Miranda rights may or may not be read to you. Officers are only required to recite your rights if they intend to question you about potentially incriminating things.
In most cases, you're entitled to have a reasonable bond set after you've been arrested. In situations involving domestic violence, the police will request input from the victim before setting a bond. Bonds are set to ensure that a person appears in court at their court dates. If they don’t show up, they forfeit the money that was paid for the bond.
Whether you are arrested or given a summons to appear, the court must make sure you understand what crimes you are being accused of committing. This is called advisement of charges. The District Attorney will detail the specific charges against you, and the Judge has to make sure you understand what possible penalties are associated with that charge in the state.
A preliminary hearing is a way for your defense attorney to challenge the District Attorney’s right to bring charges against you by making them prove that there is reason to believe you committed a crime. The Judge is not deciding your guilt or innocence, but rather whether or not there is probable cause to charge you with the crime in question.
This court date comes after your attorney has reviewed all of the reports and evidence in your case. Here’s where your attorney will engage in plea negotiations with the DA. If they can reach an agreement on the case, you may be able to take a plea bargain. If they cannot reach a resolution, your case will be set for an arraignment or trial date.
An arraignment is the final date for you to decide how you choose to plea. Guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty, then the case is set for a sentencing date. If you plead not guilty, you and your attorney will then set the case for trial.
A motion hearing is when an attorney makes a request that requires a decision from the judge. For example, motions to suppress evidence or statements. These motions can limit the information that goes before a jury if it benefits your case, and there are legal grounds for doing so.
A pretrial readiness conference is held at some point before trial. It usually is held about a week to a month before the date trial is set to begin. This court date ensures everyone is ready to go to trial on the set date. It is also a time for lawyers to bring up any issues they may have to be addressed before the day of trial.
After a jury is selected for trial, the District Attorney’s responsibility is to present the case to the jury. The DA must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of the crime. Otherwise, the jury must find you innocent. Your attorney will be able to cross-examine all of the witnesses, present evidence, and ultimately help you navigate this process.
At sentencing, the Judge must decide the appropriate legal penalty for the crime you plead guilty. The Judge’s decision is based on the listed penalties for the specific charge, recommendations from the presentence investigation, your criminal history, as well as statements made at the sentencing by the District Attorney, your attorney, you, and any named victims of the crime.
Yes, police have significant discretion since what constitutes a “breach of the peace” is not concretely defined. Officers can make judgment calls based on the situation.
Yes, paying a fine still creates a damaging criminal record if not expunged. This record can hurt future employment, education, housing, and other prospects.
Community service, treatment programs, and other useful public work may substitute fines/jail if you have a clean record and negotiate properly.
Contact Right Law Group today for dedicated counsel from proven Colorado Springs disorderly conduct defense attorneys. Let our team stand by your side and give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have the best representation possible.
