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
When you get convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado, you know that you face criminal penalties. In some circumstances, you can go to jail. In others, you may be placed on probation and made to complete alcohol education classes. You can also lose your license. But there is more that can impact your life beyond these already large disruptions.
One of the major problems that a DUI,
