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Plea Bargaining - a process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate
Process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case. The court and the defendant must approve of any settlements. For example, a guilty plea may be exchanged for a lesser charge or a sentencing recommendation, or for dismissal of one or more of the charges in a multi-count information, or for dismissal of another case.

 


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Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.

 
Colorado Incarceration rates for prisoners.    
 
 
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Colorado
12/31/1998 357
12/31/1997 342
12/31/1996 322
12/31/1995 292
12/31/1994 289
12/31/1993 262
12/31/1992 256
12/31/1991 249
12/31/1990 209
12/31/1989 207

Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
 

Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.

Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.

Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:

  • Death Penalty
  • Assault and Battery
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Juvenile Justice
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Federal Sentencing Guidelines
  • Environmental Violations
  • Financial Fraud Law
  • Government Fraud
  • Possession of Control Substance
  • Telemarketing Fraud
  • Mayhem
  • Insider Trading
  • Healthcare Fraud
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Mail Fraud
  • Tax Evasion
  • Probable Cause
  • Child Abuse
  • Cruelty to Animals
  • Miranda Rights

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Colorado Audio & Video    
 
  Jury Hears Arguments in First Vioxx Injury Case
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:52, 7/15/2005

Texas jury hears opening statements in the first wrongful death case against Merck over the marketing of its painkiller Vioxx. Lawyers for the plaintiff say Vioxx caused the death of 59-year-old Robert Ernst. The defense says Ernst had an irregular heart beat, arguing no conclusive scientific evidence links Vioxx to that condition
Source: NPR
 
 
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Criminal Defense Terms

 


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Subpoena

Definition:
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.

Misdemeanor

Definition:
A minor offense, lower than a felony, which is punishable by a county jail term of up to one year and/or a fine, but not prison. Misdemeanors are classified into three categories: Class A, B, and C.

Allegation

Definition:
The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, establishing what the party expects to prove.

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If you live in the following cities and need an Defense attorney you should contact our Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Arvada
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  • Boulder
  • Brighton
  • Broomfield
  • Canon City
  • Castle Rock
  • Colorado Springs
  • Commerce City
  • Denver
  • Durango
  • Englewood
  • Evergreen
  • Fort Collins
  • Golden
  • Grand Junction
  • Greeley
  • Lafayette
  • Littleton
  • Longmont
  • Louisville
  • Loveland
  • Montrose
  • Parker
  • Pueblo
  • Westminster
  • Wheat Ridge
 


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