It is important to understand the possible penalties if you find yourself charged with a crime in Colorado.
In general, there are three levels of misdemeanors in Colorado. There are first, second, and third degree misdemeanors. There are different punishment ranges for drug misdemeanors and certain extraordinary risk crimes. A heightened punishment may be imposed if a person has committed certain misdemeanors in the past (for example, a second conviction for violation of protection order can carry a longer sentence than the first conviction).
The most serious misdemeanor, a first degree misdemeanor, carries a potential penalty of 6-18 months in jail. A second degree misdemeanor could result in 3-12 months in jail. Whereas a third degree misdemeanor could mean up to 6 months in jail. A person may also face fines and court costs if convicted of a misdemeanor.
It is important to speak with a criminal defense attorney before pleading guilty to any criminal charge, even if it is a misdemeanor.
Padilla Law's main office is in Montezuma County, Colorado and we are accepting new criminal defense cases.
Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, criminal defense.
In general, there are three levels of misdemeanors in Colorado. There are first, second, and third degree misdemeanors. There are different punishment ranges for drug misdemeanors and certain extraordinary risk crimes. A heightened punishment may be imposed if a person has committed certain misdemeanors in the past (for example, a second conviction for violation of protection order can carry a longer sentence than the first conviction).
The most serious misdemeanor, a first degree misdemeanor, carries a potential penalty of 6-18 months in jail. A second degree misdemeanor could result in 3-12 months in jail. Whereas a third degree misdemeanor could mean up to 6 months in jail. A person may also face fines and court costs if convicted of a misdemeanor.
It is important to speak with a criminal defense attorney before pleading guilty to any criminal charge, even if it is a misdemeanor.
Padilla Law's main office is in Montezuma County, Colorado and we are accepting new criminal defense cases.
Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, criminal defense.
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