QUESTION
How do we get a charge plead down from a felony?
Asked on Sep 08th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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Last night my husband was drunk and the arresting officer said he was a danger to himself. While on the ground the officer said he was kicked and arrested my husband for assault on an officer. My husband has a good job, no history of violence and no priors except a reckless driving misdemeanor from years ago. Is there anyway he could plead to something and not have a felony? We are both very worried but what's next.
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Thomas Edward Gates
You should be able to either get the charge tossed or plead down to assault 3. Retain an attorney to assist you.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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Get a good attorney and attempt either a defense or to plea to a lesser charge. This is very serious.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 5:01 AM
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Debra S. Keehn, PLLC, Attorney and Counselor at Law
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Enter a plea of non guilty. Ask for an attorney to be appointed if you can't afford one. That attorney will try to strike a deal. A good start would be get one charge dismissed (probably the assault would be most agreeable to the Prosecutor) and plead to the other with a deferred sentence.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 5:01 AM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. The short answer is possibly, but more information is needed to give a more accurate answer..
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:48 AM
Your husband needs an attorney. It is possible that this could be reduced to a misdemeanor charge by the District Attorney as part of a plea bargain.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:44 AM
Hire an attorney. Start by contacting a few attorneys in your area that practice criminal law. Ask the attorneys if they offer free consultations and many do. Set up a few appointments. Hire the attorney that you feel comfortable with and you can afford.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:42 AM