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
The holidays are here. In fact, the holiday season in the United States starts with Halloween and doesn’t end until after New Year – which means two solid months of celebration happening in Colorado and across the country.
Unfortunately, some of these celebrations end in arrests for driving under the influence (DUI). In fact, in the last several years, Halloween has seen an uptick in DUI arrests, with over 200
