Make a report to the police or sheriff in the county in which the court proceedings occurred.
Yes, the person who has an arrest warrant can be arrested in the house they share with another person, whether that other person is on parole or not.
If the kidnapping was the class 3 felony version of that offense, an attempt to commit that crime (a class 4 felony) is a crime of violence.
I was sentenced to one year in jail with work release approved and given two days to turn myself in. I turned myself in and then waited in jail for 5 days until transferring to the work release facility. I contacted the sheriffs office because my MRD was wrong and they said I was correct and was... Read more »
If you were sentenced to 1 year in jail with work release authorized, and spent 5 days in jail before you entered the work release program, that 5 days jail will count against the 1 year sentence. If something else is going on with the judge's order, you need to appeal the decision. If it was a... Read more »
I have a day off for a dr appointment the following week of my next scheduled court date. I attempted to find a dr appt for the same date but was unable. I am sheduled for a prelim or disposition hearing the week prior to the dr appointment.
Call the Clerk of the Court, tell them your situation and ask them if you can change the court date to the same date you have set for your doctors appointment.
Can evidence be suppressed when cops find lrg capcty mag in a closed box doing invntry 2 tow?Following an at fault accident I wanted to go over to check the people in the car I hit, I was getting out of my truck but this guy is blocking my door "stay put budy, stay put". He wouldn't let me out of... Read more »
They need a valid arrest to search the car. Once they arrest you, they can inventory the car to make sure they document everything in there to keep it safe. This is going to be a very fact intensive suppression issue.
Depends on their circumstances. Sounds cruel and unusual, but what do they say is the reason they did it? and then what are your damages? It's not something that will just get a criminal case thrown out since it was post-arrest.
All my charges are on a victim I never touched
3rd Degree Assault requires physical contact which causes bodily injury to another. The act which causes the contact is must be done knowingly or recklessly. The bodily injury part of the offenses is satisfied if the physical contact causes any impairment of the victim’s mental or physical... Read more »
There was a dispute at a bar, I was severely intoxicated, detained and ended up with an interference with govt property charge. This happened before I moved to CO. I work at the airport and just lost my security clearance until there’s a disposition and have to go back to Georgia, which I can... Read more »
If I understand you correctly, you were charged in Georgia. If that is the case, you should direct this question to attorney in Georgia. Colorado and Georgia law unlikely to be the same in your situation.
I have made a huge mistake that I deeply regret. I made the choice of taking someones jacket from the locker room. I returned the jacket to the individual and the person is not pressing charges. However I did get a citation and was wondering if it is possible if I can show up to court by myself... Read more »
Under Colorado law you are considered an adult, so you do not need to notify your parents and you do not need a parent present with you in court.
It wouldn't hurt to have a lawyer represent you; they know the rules of the system and how those rules work. If you want a lawyer, but cannot... Read more »
He didn't. Is he in violation now? He moved to Colorado and won't go back to Wyoming because of this.
He is required to register in Colorado.
Need more information in order to answer the question. For example, how was it accidently discharged? where did the incident occur, was alcohol involved, was anyone injured (or could easily been injured under the circumstances that existed at the time), was the person responsible for the accidental... Read more »
we talked over the phone while my boyfriend was in jail. he told me not to worry every thing is going to be ok no face no case now they are throwing out the DV charge only to charge him with witness tampering, I had no intentions of pressing charges in the first place what are our options?
Witness tampering can be charged if it is based on conduct which occurs after the offense has occurred but before charges are filed. It can also be charged based on conduct that occurs after charges have been filed. Witness tampering cannot be charged based on conduct that occurs after all the... Read more »
Yes, the general rule is that a person with two or more felony convictions cannot be sentenced to probation. However, an exception applies - if the DA recommends probation for such a person, the court can, but is not required to, impose a sentence to probation.
Keep in mind that the above... Read more »
My fiancee and the father of her child had an altercation, some property was damaged, and he was arrested on domestic violence charges earlier this evening. Both parties settled things and were un agreement that damaged property would be replaced prior to police involvement, and the police were... Read more »
The victim in a criminal case has the right to ask that the case be dismissed. However, the prosecutor is only required to listen to the victim's input, they are not required to do as the victim asks.
Birth mother attended same sporting event as me and kids. Without knowledge or communication to me as custodial parent my Ex wife texted my 14yr old out of stands to come meet her without my knowledge or consent. Is this criminal under 18-3-304 CO Statutes?
The short answer is: No.
CRS 18-3-304 is a kidnapping statute. Applying the kidnapping statute to the type scenario you are describing is a major stretch.
One parent texting a child at a sporting event that you are at with your child, so they can meet and say hello for a few... Read more »
You are not required to talk to the Secret Service. That said, you should contact an attorney experienced in federal criminal law and do it right now.
Given the short notice it is unlikely that a defense attorney will be in a position to tell you anything more than that they need more time... Read more »
after sentencing (public defender) lack of representation
It is possible to withdraw your plea but it is difficult and requires the filing of a motion and a hearing.
There are different legal standards if the motion precedes or follows sentencing.
They are complex standards and do not lend well to this kind of question answer format.... Read more »
What statute or municipal code would this fall under.
Theft from any person anything of value thru the use of deception, suspect vehicle was held for cash payment only as stated on his invoice, suspect made payment online and stated that his wife mentioned that it was christmas and after... Read more »
Yes. It is theft if the person obtains the goods, reverses the charges and keeps the goods.
In Colorado from my understanding we are not legally required to open the door if the police knock nor do we legally have to speak to them without a warrant. So how can they issue warrants for failing to do so, or at all until they speak with you? Shouldnt theu issue a summons for questioning... Read more »
You’ve asked a number of different quests over a few different posts. i will try to compound everything in to one answer to you don’t have to go to multiple places to get an answers.
Warrants are based on a very low legal standard called “probable cause.” There is no requirement... Read more »
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