Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS MISDEMEANOR DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Charged with a misdemeanor in Colorado Springs or anywhere in El Paso or Teller County?
Get fast, local expert help to protect your record, job, and freedom—before your first court date.
What to Do First
Don’t make statements to police or investigators without a lawyer.
Confirm your court date and case number—misdemeanors typically start in County Court.
Call a local defense attorney to address bond, no-contact orders, and pretrial conditions immediately.
Fast help: If a loved one is in custody, we coordinate with pretrial services and the DA’s County Court unit to push for release and reasonable conditions as early as possible.
MISDEMEANOR DEFENSE Lawyer
Where Your Case Is Handled
Most misdemeanor cases from Colorado Springs are prosecuted by the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s County Court Unit and heard at the El Paso County Judicial Building, 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Weekend in-custody video advisements run on a posted schedule (with remote options noted by the court).
Misdemeanor Charges We Defend
Crimes Against Persons
Third-degree assault (varies by facts), harassment, menacing
Domestic-violence-tagged offenses (DV designations)
Property & Conduct
Theft (by amount/level), criminal mischief, trespass
Disorderly conduct, resisting/obstructing, public order offenses
Driving & Traffic-Related
Careless driving with injury, hit-and-run (certain levels), driving under restraint
Select alcohol-related and license offenses (non-felony)
Drugs & Other
Possession-level drug misdemeanors, paraphernalia (where charged as misdemeanor)
Municipal ordinance misdemeanors that carry jail exposure
Every case is unique. We scrutinize reports, body-cam, 911 audio, priors, and any alleged statements; then we file targeted motions (suppression, Rule 16 discovery enforcement) to narrow or dismiss charges pre-trial.
How Colorado Misdemeanors Work
Colorado divides most misdemeanors into two classes—Class 1 (MIS1) and Class 2 (MIS2)—with different maximum penalties. Some offenses remain unclassified with offense-specific penalties. Petty offenses and civil infractions follow separate rules. Key points:
MIS1: Up to 364 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines.
MIS2: Up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines.
Jail on a misdemeanor is served locally (not in state prison) unless running concurrent with a felony sentence.
Courts can impose probation, useful public service, treatment, and other conditions when the statute allows.
Important: Exact exposure depends on the charge date, offense statute, prior record, and any sentence-enhancers. We verify the current statute text and penalty scheme for your specific case before you make decisions.
Criminal Defense Colorado Springs, P.C. for Misdemeanor Defense
Over 30 years of daily practice in El Paso County County Court and with the 4th Judicial DA’s County Court Unit (misdemeanors & traffic).
Early intervention: We push for favorable bond terms, challenge protection orders, and present mitigation to narrow charges quickly.
Evidence-driven: We analyze body-cam, witness credibility, and constitutional issues (stops, searches, statements).
Outcome-focused: Diversion, deferred judgments, classes/treatment, or trial—matched to your risks and goals.
Clear communication: Plain-English updates, timelines, and next steps—no surprises.
Misdemeanor Charges That Often Overlap
Typical Misdemeanor Timeline in El Paso County
Advisement/Arraignment: Rights explained; bond/conditions addressed; plea entered or case set.
Discovery: We obtain reports, videos, and records; demand anything missing.
Motions & Negotiations: Suppression and evidentiary motions; explore diversion, deferred judgments, or dismissal.
Disposition or Trial: If no resolution fits your goals, we try the case.
Sentencing (if applicable): We advocate for the least-restrictive lawful outcome—probationary terms, useful public service, or other alternatives when permitted.
Collateral Consequences We Work to Minimize
Employment and licensing issues
Firearm and background-check implications
Housing and education barriers
Immigration consequences (coordinating with qualified counsel as needed)
Colorado Springs Misdemeanor FAQs
Is a misdemeanor “no big deal”?
It’s still criminal, can include jail, and creates a record. Many cases can be steered toward diversion, deferred judgments, or dismissals—but only with timely, informed action.
What’s the difference between MIS1 and MIS2?
Primarily the maximum jail and fine: MIS1 allows up to 364 days and $1,000; MIS2 up to 120 days and $750 (for offenses on/after March 1, 2022). Some offenses are unclassified with their own penalties.
Do misdemeanors stay in County Court?
Yes—misdemeanors are typically prosecuted by the County Court Unit of the 4th Judicial DA and heard in El Paso County Court at 270 S. Tejon.
Can you help change a protection order or pretrial terms?
Often, yes. We can request modifications to no-contact and travel conditions and address monitoring or testing requirements with the court.
Are weekend advisements available?
The court publishes weekend in-custody video advisement details and dial-in information; availability and times can change, so we confirm the latest before hearings.
Talk to a Colorado Springs Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer
Small steps now can prevent big consequences later. Get a free, confidential case review with an expert in misdemeanor defense at Colorado Springs Criminal Defense, P.C.