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Weapons Charges (POWPO) defense in Denver County, 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

Possession of a weapon by a previous offender (POWPO) and related Colorado weapons offenses. Colorado state weapons law only.

About Denver County 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

  • CCW Permit Revocation
  • Civil Infraction (First Offense – Failure to Report)$25
  • Civil Penalty for Failure to Display CRS 18-12-111 Noticeup to $100
  • Class 1 Misdemeanorup to 364 days · up to $1,000
  • Class 1 Misdemeanor – Carrying Without Valid Permit (First Offense)Up to 364 days imprisonment · Up to $1,000 fine
  • Class 1 Misdemeanor — First Concealed Weapon Violationup to 364 days in jail · up to $1,000
  • Class 1 Misdemeanor (Firearms Transfer Violation)
  • Class 1 Misdemeanor PenaltyUp to 364 days in jail · Up to $1,000
  • Class 1 Misdemeanor – Prohibited Use of WeaponsUp to 364 days · Up to $1,000
  • Class 2 Misdemeanor – Carrying Concealed While Under the InfluenceUp to 120 days imprisonment · Up to $750 fine

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Which court hears Weapons Charges (POWPO) charges, the county court or the district court?

In Denver County, Weapons Charges (POWPO) 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 Weapons Charges (POWPO) charges?

Weapons Charges (POWPO) charges in Denver County 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 Weapons Charges (POWPO) cases?

Denver County falls within the 2nd Judicial District, and Weapons Charges (POWPO) cases there are heard in the Denver County Court & District Court.

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