Denver Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer
Habitual Offender
Individuals with prior felony convictions are subject to extremely harsh
sentencing enhancement pursuant to Colorado’s habitual sentencing laws.
Habitual sentencing in essence means that an offender’s maximum presumptive
prison term will be multiplied by three (3) or four (4) times based on
the offender’s prior felony criminal history.
Three strikes or habitual offender statutes envisioned sentencing violent
persons to lengthy prison terms. However, District Attorney’s, especially
in one well known jurisdiction, have utilized habitual sentencing laws in
order to obtain lengthy prison sentences for minor felonies, including the
possession of a very small amount of illegal drugs.
Persons charged with Habitual Sentencing Counts have a right to contest the new felony complaint and the person has the right to contest the imposition and validity of the “bitch” counts.
If you or a loved one are facing habitual sentencing counts, you need a Denver criminal defense lawyer with the experience to handle these serious charges. Contact Denver criminal attorney Rob Werking to discuss possible defenses.
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Evening and weekend appointments available.
Address: Regency Commons, 12605 East Euclid Dr., Centennial,
Colorado 80111
