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Colorado criminal procedure
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SummonsArrest or
SummonsThe 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.
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Bond Hearing
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.
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ChargesAdvisement of
ChargesWhether 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.
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(for Higher Felony
Charges)Preliminary Hearing
(for Higher Felony
Charges)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.
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Disposition
HearingPretrial Conference /
Disposition
HearingThis 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.
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Arraignment
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.
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Motions Hearing
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.
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ConferencePretrial Readiness
ConferenceA 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.
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Jury 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.
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DateSentencing
DateAt 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.
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4. Negotiation
5. Outcome
Our Core Values
Customer Service
We communicate. We believe in truly listening to our clients, empowering them with information, and guiding them at every step along the way. We are here to serve.We believe in setting ourselves apart by focusing on our client’s experience more than the bottom line.
Teamwork
We work together. We believe in utilizing our collective strengths and experience to help our clients. We support each other.We believe in celebrating each other’s success and lending a helping hand without being asked.
Integrity
We are professional. We believe our clients are best served when we treat the courts, law enforcement, opposing counsel, and each other with respect and honesty. We do things the right way.We believe in setting realistic expectations and attainable goals, being true to our word, and taking responsibility for our actions.
Dedication
We see people, not files. We believe every client’s situation is unique and deserves a thorough analysis and a comprehensive defense. We are committed.We believe that with hard work and attention to detail we can achieve our goals.
Innovation
We do things differently. We believe in using the latest technology to provide the best service and support to our clients. We are trailblazers.We believe in moving beyond the traditional law firm and developing creative solutions to better our lives and the lives of our clients.
