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Vehicular Homicide defense in Denver, Colorado

Court: Denver County Court & District Court, Denver. Prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office. 2nd 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 Denver courts

Court: Denver County Court & District Court, Denver. Prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office. 2nd 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

Which court hears Vehicular Homicide charges, the county court or the district court?

In Denver, Vehicular Homicide charges are handled through the Denver County Court & District Court, part of the 2nd Judicial District. Misdemeanor-level matters are heard on the county-court side and felony-level matters on the district-court side of the same courthouse.

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Who prosecutes Vehicular Homicide charges?

Vehicular Homicide charges in Denver are prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers Vehicular Homicide cases?

Denver falls within the 2nd Judicial District, and Vehicular Homicide cases there are heard in the Denver County Court & District 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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