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Vehicular Homicide defense in Commerce City, Colorado

Court: Adams County Justice Center, Brighton. Prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 17th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

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 Commerce City courts

Court: Adams County Justice Center, Brighton. Prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 17th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

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

Where are Vehicular Homicide cases heard?

Vehicular Homicide cases connected to Commerce City are heard in the Adams County Justice Center, part of the 17th Judicial District.

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Who prosecutes Vehicular Homicide charges?

Vehicular Homicide charges in Commerce City are prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers Vehicular Homicide cases?

Commerce City falls within the 17th Judicial District, and Vehicular Homicide cases there are heard in the Adams County Justice Center.

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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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