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Vehicular Homicide defense in Teller County, Colorado

Court: Teller County District Court, Cripple Creek. 4th 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 Teller County courts

Court: Teller County District Court, Cripple Creek. 4th 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

Where are Vehicular Homicide cases heard?

Vehicular Homicide cases connected to Teller County are heard in the Teller County District Court, part of the 4th Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers Vehicular Homicide cases?

Teller County falls within the 4th Judicial District, and Vehicular Homicide cases there are heard in the Teller County 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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