Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Colorado DUI Laws to learn more.
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Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Colorado DUI Laws to learn more.
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In the majority of circumstances under CRS 16-19-103, a defendant who faces extradition in Colorado to another state (the “demanding state”) can be released on bail pending the final determination and processing of the demanding state’s request. However, judges will not grant bail in Colorado in the following four circumstances:
Certainly, judges are more likely to grant bail when the defendant has not missed any court appearances and has no other alleged violations of the law.
The decision for an alleged fugitive to fight extradition or “waive” extradition is personal and depends on the case. Two reasons a person may consider waiving extradition and willingly returning to the demanding state are:
However, there is a big drawback to waiving extradition from Colorado to the demanding state: The alleged fugitive is no longer eligible for bail while waiting for the demanding state to transport him/her back. In some cases, alleged fugitives who waive extradition wait weeks or longer in a Colorado jail before they are taken back to the demanding state.
There are various ways to fight extradition from Colorado to the demanding state. Three common defenses to extradition include:
Learn more about Colorado extradition laws.
Michael Becker has over a quarter-century's worth of experience as an attorney and more than 100 trials under his belt. He is a sought-after legal commentator and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Nevada, California, and Florida.
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