When a juvenile is arrested in Colorado, the child may be released to a parent or responsible adult, referred for detention screening, or held for a prompt detention hearing. If the child remains in custody, the hearing generally must occur within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The district attorney then decides whether to file a delinquency petition, offer diversion, or decline to prosecute formally. Decisions made during
After being arrested for a DUI, you most likely want the whole experience to be over as soon as possible. Unfortunately, a DUI charge isn’t something that gets resolved overnight. Depending on the specifics of your case, you’ll likely face several hearings, an arraignment, and—if your case cannot be settled out of court—a trial. You’ll need to make sure you understand each of these steps in order to give your
