Q: I was arrested for a traffic violation and the judge sentenced me to do5 days. The jail refused to release until 5 Days
I wrote a letter to warden to be released what are my rights regarding this
A: It is possible for a judge to require jail time for a traffic violation. While this practice is subject to legal challenge in some states (usually via ACLU challenges), there is not clear rule preventing the practice. The warden has no power to nullify a sentence without a court order or authorization by Colorado law. If you feel your rights were impinged, you will need to contact a civil rights attorney. Be forewarned, the dollar value of the potential unjust imprisonment (if you can prove it) is very low for 5 days, so you will need to find an attorney who wants to take your case on principle versus the possibility of a great award.
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