Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

fugitiv

ok, I've been a fugitive for 5 years from a probation violation, I haven't broken the law in this time, I have a family now with my kids being between 2-4, one boy,one girl, I'm going back to clear my name and I'm concerned, I served one year for the charge of vehicular homocide, I know the probation ended a year before in 2001 does this matter and I'm a disabled veteran that has a medical marijuana card, I really want to stay in Oregon is this possible?


Asked on 6/04/02, 3:37 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard B. Huttner Richard B. Huttner, P.C.

Re: fugitiv

Your medical history and the fact that you remained out of trouble will be helpful. What County are we talking. How did you violate probation? You may have to do some time but if you have good work history and letters, depending on the Judge, you may be ok

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Answered on 6/04/02, 12:13 pm
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: fugitiv

I generally agree with Mr. Huttner.

It sounds like you have a felony conviction for a fairly serious offense - vehicular homicide. If your probation violation is for that case, then you may have some problems. The judges have really gotten bad about sentencing on those cases. The specific judge is important. Did you serve a year of jail as a condition of probation? If so, then the probation sentence may be illegal and we could dismiss the case without further consequences to you.

You need to know that Colorado will extradite you for this if you are served in Oregon. If you do get arrested in Oregon, then you need to bond out and appear in Colorado as soon as you can. You will only be able to bond out if a governor's warrant is not available and you do not waive extradition. Once a governor's warrant is delivered to the Court in Oregon, then you are no longer entitled to a bond.

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Answered on 6/04/02, 4:53 pm


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