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Arrest or
Summons
01

Arrest or
Summons

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.
Bond Hearing
02

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.
Advisement of
Charges
03

Advisement of
Charges

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.
Preliminary Hearing
(for Higher Felony
Charges)
04

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.
Pretrial Conference /
Disposition
Hearing
05

Pretrial Conference /
Disposition
Hearing

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.
Arraignment
06

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.
Motions Hearing
07

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.
Pretrial Readiness
Conference
08

Pretrial Readiness
Conference

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.
Jury Trial
09

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.
Sentencing
Date
10

Sentencing
Date

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.

Class 1
6 to 18 months in county jail, and/or
$500 to $5,000 in fines
For extraordinary risk class 1 misdemeanors, the maximum jail sentence is 24 months.
For 3rd-degree assault (CRS 18-3-204), the maximum sentence can be 48 months if the victim was on duty as a:
- Peace officer,
- Emergency medical provider,
- Firefighter, or
- Mental health professional at the Department of Human Services.

Class 2
3 to 12 months in county jail, and/or
$250 to $1,000 in fines

Class 3
Up to 6 months of county jail, and/or
$50 to $750 in fines

Class 1
Life imprisonment
No Colorado crime carries the death penalty.

Class 2
8 – 24 years in Colorado State Prison, and/or
$5,000 – $1,000,000
5 years of mandatory parole if the offense is a crime of violence. Otherwise, 3 years of mandatory parole.

Class 3
4 – 12 years in prison, and/or
$3,000 – $750,000
3 years of mandatory parole
For extraordinary risk class 3 felonies, the maximum sentence is 16 years in prison.

Class 4
2 – 6 years in prison, and/or
$2,000 – $500,000
3 years of mandatory parole
For extraordinary risk class 4 felonies, the maximum sentence is 8 years in prison.

Class 5
1 – 3 years in prison, and/or
$1,000 – $100,000
2 years of mandatory parole
For extraordinary risk class 5 felonies, the maximum sentence is 4 years in prison.

Class 6
1 – 18 months years in prison, and/or
$1,000 – $100,000
1 year of mandatory parole
For extraordinary risk class 6 felonies, the maximum sentence is 2 years in prison.

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How long does a restraining order last in Colorado?

Once a judge has granted the permanent restraining order (PRO), it does not expire. The accused may seek to have the order amended or revoked in the future.

Does Colorado have "no-contact" orders?

A "no-contact" order is a type of restraining order that specifically bans any future contact from the accused. Forbidding ANY sort of contact including in-person, phone, email, or text as well as third-party contact. If the rules of the order are broken, the accused could face criminal charges.

What does a restraining order cost in Colorado?

In a typical situation, the court would request an $85 filing fee. In the case of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or any other threats the fee is not required.

Having a restraining order filed against you can have a negative impact on your future, you need a lawyer who is familiar with the laws and knows how the court system works. Criminal defense attorneys work with you to help you establish a strong defense. Even if you believe that a conviction is inevitable, an attorney can help you fight for a lesser charge, a reduced sentence, or another more favorable outcome. Contact us right away for a free case consultation.

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