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In Colorado, misdemeanors are considered mid-level crimes. They're more serious than petty offenses and traffic infractions, but they're less serious than felony charges.
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When you're charged with a criminal offense it can be either a misdemeanor charge, a felony charge, or a petty offense. Petty offenses are things like jaywalking, minor traffic tickets, even urinating in public is a petty offense, which is great. If you're charged with a petty offense the question of whether or not you're entitled to a jury trial relates to whether or not that potential offense carries the possibility of jail time. If you are facing a potential jail sentence, then you qualify for a jury trail.
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A bench trial you can actually have at any level of any criminal offense. So, misdemeanors, petty offenses, felonies, you can always just have the judge sit and listen to your case instead of having a whole jury. That's really a question that you and your attorney need to flush out and decide strategically what the best option is for you.
Alexis Austin Litle · Right Law Group's Criminal Defense Attorney, Alexis Austin, Explains the Jury Trial ProcessWatch clip ↗
When you're charged with a criminal offense it can be either a misdemeanor charge, a felony charge, or a petty offense.
Alexis Austin Litle · Right Law Group's Criminal Defense Attorney, Alexis Austin, Explains the Jury Trial ProcessWatch clip ↗

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A bench trial you can actually have at any level of any criminal offense.

Alexis explains: "A bench trial you can actually have at any level of any criminal offense. So, misdemeanors, petty offenses, felonies, you can always just have the judge sit and listen to your case instead of having a whole jury. That's really a question that you and your attorney need to flush out and decide strategically what the best option is for you."

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Disorderly Conduct Lawyer

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Disorderly conduct charges in Aurora are governed by Colorado Revised Statutes §18-9-106 . While typically classified as a petty offense , a conviction can still result in fines, possible jail time, and a permanent criminal record."

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Greenwood Village Disorderly Conduct Lawyer

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Disorderly Conduct Charges in Greenwood Village Disorderly conduct charges in Greenwood Village are governed by Colorado Revised Statutes §18-9-106 ."

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In Colorado, misdemeanors are considered mid-level crimes.

Alexis explains: "In Colorado, misdemeanors are considered mid-level crimes. They're more serious than petty offenses and traffic infractions, but they're less serious than felony charges."

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When you're charged with a criminal offense it can be either a misdemeanor charge, a felony charge, or a petty offense.

Alexis explains: "When you're charged with a criminal offense it can be either a misdemeanor charge, a felony charge, or a petty offense. Petty offenses are things like jaywalking, minor traffic tickets, even urinating in public is a petty offense, which is great. If you're charged with a petty offense the question of whether or not you're entitled to a jury trial relates to whether or not that potential offense carries the possibility of jail time. If you are facing a potential jail sentence, then you qualify for a jury trail."

Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip

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