Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

My brother in-law is on the run with 4 charges. The three minor charges have already fallen under the statute of limitations. Now he has one charge but its almost a 2 year old charge and he can't leave his daughter and wife. Is there a way to deal with this without doing jail time


Asked on 3/01/13, 6:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nitche Ward Ward Law & Associates, LLC

First, what is he charged with? It's almost impossible to answer this question without knowing what he is charged with, so please accept this answer as the best answer I can give without knowing any facts:

1. I'm assuming since you said the minor charges have already fallen under the statute of limitations, which I would question if that is accurate but will not address, that he is left with a serious charge. To me, a serious charge means a felony. Is that correct?

2. Either way, if he is on the run, then he has a warrant out for his arrest. If he has a felony warrant, he will be extradited to Colorado if arrested.

3. If extradited, he will certainly be in jail until he gets back to Colorado.

4. Being on the run, doesn't make a judge want to give him a lower bond, depending on the severity of the charges and how long he's been on bond, he may even get a no bond-especially if he is caught. Now, if he turns himself in, he has a better shot, but still no guarantee.

5. Ultimately, he should contact a lawyer and a bondsman and hopefully he will be able to present mitigation to the judge to convince the judge that he is worthy of a bond. \

I suggest he calls us asap. 303-872-3249

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Answered on 3/01/13, 7:24 pm


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