Colorado prosecutors sometimes file charges that exceed what the evidence supports, using inflated allegations as leverage to pressure guilty pleas. Overcharging occurs across case types, from assault and domestic violence to drug offenses and DUI. When Colorado prosecutors overcharge, fighting excessive criminal allegations requires a defense team that can identify the tactic and push back effectively. The Law Office of Kimberly Diego defends clients across the Denver metro area against
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As a Colorado defense attorney, I am often asked about the timeline and procedure of a felony case. Most people know from pop culture portrayals of the legal system that a defendant who pleads not guilty in a felony case will typically go to trial, but there are actually several other important steps that may be less familiar.
To help defendants, their families, and other interested parties better understand
