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Vehicular Homicide defense in Fremont County, Colorado

Court: Fremont County Combined Court, Cañon City. Prosecuted by the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 11th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Colorado Springs.

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 Fremont County courts

Court: Fremont County Combined Court, Cañon City. Prosecuted by the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 11th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Colorado Springs.

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 Fremont County are handled by the Fremont County Combined Court, which sits in the 11th 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 Fremont County are prosecuted by the 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 11th Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers Vehicular Homicide cases?

Fremont County falls within the 11th Judicial District, and Vehicular Homicide cases there are heard in the Fremont 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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