Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Re: Disposition

A disposition hearing is held for the purpose of case evaluation and potential resolution. For example, you or your attorney may decide to plead to a lesser charge, or to some other arrangement that would lead to a resolution of your case. Or, the district attorney may decide to dismiss the case.

You won't be cross-examined. Evidence, or lack of it, may be discussed in terms of deciding whether the district attorney may offer you a plea bargain, or dismiss.

If you are not pleading guilty to anything, and the DA is not dismissing the case, it will be set for trial.

Good luck.

Re: Disposition

A disposition hearing is a chance for you, your lawyer and the deputy DA to look at the case. It is likely the first time the DA has looked at the case. If the facts are REALLY, REALLY BAD for the DA, he/she will dimiss. Almost always they will make an offer to you or your attorney that you plead guilty in exchange for some other benefit.