Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Criminal Charges

Can I be arrested in one county for felony charges and be charged in another county? I would think that this would be illegal.

I was arrested on drug charges in Denver and charged in Jefferson county. Can I ask for these charges to be sent back to Denver county, I think that I might have a better possibility of winning my case based on what I have heard.


Asked on 7/25/07, 5:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: Criminal Charges

venue is appropriate where the crime took place or where any part of the crime took place. If the crime is alleged to take place in any part of Jeffco by anyone also charged, it will probably stay in Jeffco. You can be arrested on a state-wide warrant anywhere in the state and then sent to the county where the case is charged.

that said, you may have some issues. get a lawyer - contact me if you are interested

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Answered on 7/25/07, 5:49 pm
Marc Milavitz The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz

Re: Criminal Charges

Yes you can, the arrest warrant was most likely from Jeffco, so that is where you must go to court. This is contingent on the alledged act occuring in Jeffco. If it turns out the act took place in Denver, then Jeffco has no business handling this case. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/25/07, 7:29 pm


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