Fountain, CO Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

In Colorado, there are a few crimes that might not be barred by the statute of limitations, those include sexual assault on a child if the assault/incident occurred after July 1, 1996. However, this does not include all sexual assault crimes against a child, some crimes could be barred 10 years after the victim/child turns 18.

My advise would be to obtain an attorney. You face felony theft charges, which can have serious consequences in your life, including your ability to get a job. As to your specific question, I am not sure if you would be able to obtain a deferred sentence. The DA would have to agree to allow a deferred sentence and it would be based on more than just a criminal record. Good Luck!

If a Juvenile case is going to actually be tried, then that juvenile has counsel. You should ask his/her attorney how long the trial will last. Likely you would already know if the juvenile is incarcerated in the juvenile detention facility, is released on a form of house arrest, or is merely released to the custody of the parent while the case is pending. If your question refers to a case that is at the beginning i.e. has not yet been to court, then the issue of detention vs. release is usually determined at the first hearing; further, the length of time that the case takes to go through the system varies depending upon numerous factors.