COLORADO MUNICIPAL COURTS
The Walker Law Firm, P.C. has successfully represented juveniles and adults charged with municipal violations in many of Colorado's Municipal Courts
Municipal Ordinance Violation Defense
If you have been charged and must appear in a City or Municipal Court; you have been charged with a Municipal Ordinance Violation. A conviction of a Municipal Ordinance Violation can have life-long consequences. Municipal ordinance violations are handled very differently than misdemeanor or felony criminal charges in County/District/State Courts.
Municipal Courts have very strict and very short time frames for asserting your constitutional rights. It can be very confusing. Do not waive your rights. If you have been charged with a municipal ordinance violation; do not delay,call Karen A. Walker at 303-410-4355, submit an intake form or send an email to obtain a FREE CONSULTATION.
Municipal Ordinance Violation Sentences
In general, the maximum penalty is up to a 1 year in jail or a maximum fine of $1000. Although penalties appear to be relatively minor, many cities seek to seize your property depending on the charges against you. Seizures/forfeitures can result in the loss of your vehicle or any other property involved in the violation.
Common Municipal Ordinance Violations
Animal care and control cases
Damage to property, graffiti
Disorderly conduct
Disturbing the peace
Fighting in public
Harassment, assault, and domestic violence
Marijuana possession (less than 1 ounce)
Minor assaults
Minor in Possession (MIP)
Minor traffic citations
Noise violations
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Probation violations
Resisting arrest & disobedience to lawful orders
Shoplifting
Solicitation of prostitution
Theft
Trespass