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Vehicular Homicide defense in Arvada, Colorado

Court: Jefferson County Combined Court, Golden. Prosecuted by the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Office. 1st Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Castle Rock.

About this charge

Causing the death of another while driving recklessly or under the influence. DUI-based vehicular homicide is a strict-liability class 3 felony.

About Arvada courts

Court: Jefferson County Combined Court, Golden. Prosecuted by the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Office. 1st Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Castle Rock.

Penalties

  • Criminally Negligent Homicide Penalty1 to 3 years
  • First-Degree Murder Penaltylife in prison
  • Life Imprisonment Without Parolelife without parole
  • Manslaughter Penalty2 to 6 years
  • Second-Degree Murder Penalty16 to 48 years
  • Vehicular Homicide Penalty2 to 14 years

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Frequently asked questions

How are Vehicular Homicide cases handled in the Combined Court?

Vehicular Homicide cases in Arvada are handled by the Jefferson County Combined Court, which sits in the 1st Judicial District. As a combined court, it hears both county-court and district-court matters.

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Who prosecutes Vehicular Homicide charges?

Vehicular Homicide charges in Arvada are prosecuted by the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 1st Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers Vehicular Homicide cases?

Arvada falls within the 1st Judicial District, and Vehicular Homicide cases there are heard in the Jefferson County Combined Court.

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What kind of prison time are we actually looking at if this ends up going all the way to trial?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Second-degree murder charges typically involve reckless killings or those committed without premeditation. There is a wide sentencing range – between 16 and 48 years in prison for adults. Criminally negligent homicide leading to death can be charged as manslaughter."

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