Many people convicted of crimes in Colorado are eligible for parole after serving a lower percentage of their imposed prison sentence. This means the actual amount of time served is often much less than the original sentence. However, this amount increases with a violent crime designation. Individuals convicted of violent crimes must serve 75 percent of their sentence in the Department of Corrections.
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Defendants who fail to understand this distinction may be at risk of accepting a plea deal that carries much more prison time than they expect. Once you are sentenced or accept a plea deal, it is virtually impossible to go back and get a lesser sentence. It is critical to fully understand the stakes and do everything possible to secure an optimal outcome the first time around.
At Anaya & Chadderdon, P.C., we understand the legal requirements and the practical realities of mandatory criminal sentencing in Colorado. As former prosecutors, attorneys Eric Anaya and Susan Chadderdon know what charges the prosecution is likely to pursue and how that could affect the ultimate sentence.
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With such extensive prison time on the line, don’t take chances with your defense. Trust our team of Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyers with more than 30 years of experience trying — and winning — criminal cases.
To learn more and arrange a free, confidential consultation, please contact our lawyers online or call 719-227-0007.