Our Aurora criminal defense lawyers accrued many years of experience fighting criminal charges in pursuit of reductions or dismissals. Our lawyers aggressively work up each case with the goal of achieving the best possible resolution under the law.
In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss:
- 1. Where are people jailed after being arrested in Aurora?
- 3. Where is the Aurora Courthouse?
- 4. Who are the Aurora police?
- 5. Who prosecutes criminal defendants?
- 6. What are common Aurora crimes?
- 7. How likely is it that I can get the charges dismissed?
- 8. Do I need an attorney?
1. Where are people jailed after being arrested in Aurora?
Arrestees in Aurora typically get booked and jailed at the Aurora Detention Center. The address is 14999 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012. The phone number is (303) 739-6194.
2. How can I post bail?
For the latest bail information and instructions at the Aurora Jail regarding a specific inmate, call the jail at (303) 739-6194.
3. Where is the Aurora courthouse?
Traffic violation infractions, petty offenses, and misdemeanors that allegedly occurred inside the incorporated area of Aurora are handled in the Aurora Municipal Court.
The address is 14999 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012. The phone number is (303) 739-6444. And hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
All other cases in Aurora are likely handled in Arapahoe County Justice Center. It is located at 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. The phone number is (303) 645-6600.
Any felony charges which fail to resolve in Justice Court get bound over to the Eighteenth Judicial District Court (which is located in the same building).
4. Who are the Aurora police?
Police officers in Aurora are typically employed by either:
- Aurora Police Department. The station is located at 15001 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora, CO 80012. The phone number is (303) 739.6000.
- Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. The station is located at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. The phone number is (720) 874-3600.
Meanwhile, drivers suspected of DUI or other crimes on the I-225 could be arrested by the Colorado State Patrol.
Aurora is the third most populated city in Colorado.
5. Who prosecutes criminal defendants?
The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office prosecutes criminal cases in the Arapahoe County Justice Center. The office location is 5334 S. Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120-1136. The phone number is (303) 795-4400.
But in Aurora Municipal Court, the prosecutor is the City Attorney. The office is located at 14999 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012. The phone number is (303) 739-7810.
6. What are common Aurora crimes?
The Aurora courts hear all kinds of criminal and traffic ticket cases, such as:
- DUI or DUI per se;
- drug charges;
- assault or menacing (CRS 18-3-206);
- speeding (CRS 42-4-1101);
- domestic violence-related crimes;
- shoplifting (CRS 18-4-406);
- violation of a protective order (CRS 18-6-803.5); or
- sex crimes.
7. How likely is it that I can get the charges dismissed?
It depends on the case and available evidence. For example, possible defenses to violent crime charges are that the defendant acted in self-defense, that the incident was accidental, or that the “victim” levied false accusations at the defendant.
The primary defense to fraud charges include that the defendant lacked any intent to defraud. And in DUI cases, potential defenses are that the breath- or blood-testing equipment malfunctioned or that the police failed to administer the field sobriety tests correctly.
An experienced criminal defense attorney is aware of which defenses have the best chances of getting charges dropped or reduced to a more minor offense in Aurora.
8. Do I need an attorney?
Defendants with attorneys have the best odds of getting their criminal charges lessened or dropped. As opposed to public defenders, private counsel has the time and tools to create the strongest defense possible. And the fact of the matter is that prosecutors are usually more willing to offer favorable plea deals to defendants with their own criminal defense representation.
Call our DUI defense and criminal defense law firm for a free consultation on our legal representation.
Have you been cited or arrested in Aurora for driving under the influence, a drug crime, a violent crime, white collar crime, traffic offenses, or another criminal offense? Our experienced criminal defense attorneys fight to get your charges lessened or dismissed.
Our CO criminal lawyers provide legal services to clients in Denver, CO, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Greeley, Englewood Greenwood Village, and throughout northern and southern Colorado in both state- and federal courts.
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