Northern Colorado Felony Charges Defense
Facing a felony charge in Colorado is one of the most traumatic events you or your family is likely to endure in your lifetime. For many types of felony charges, you may be facing a mandatory minimum prison sentence, a heavy financial fine, restitution to the victim and a black mark on your record that will follow you for a lifetime.
Effective legal defense for felony crimes involves an in-depth understanding of the criminal court process, discovery of evidence, legal motions to protect your rights, judge expectations and knowledge of how the District Attorney will prosecute your case. Prosecutors seek their version of "justice." Prosecutors are under pressure by the public to seek convictions for felony charges. As a former Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Roselle knows that working together with the DA's office, an experienced defense attorney can often find an outcome that will help a good person avoid the worst-case scenario and protect his or her future.
"My firm will go the extra mile to find an outcome that is focused on keeping a felony off your record and keep you out of prison." Jerry Roselle
Former Larimer County Deputy District Attorney Jerry Roselle offers more than a quarter century of experience in all areas of criminal defense. Since opening his law firm in Fort Collins in 1991, he has successfully represented hundreds of people charged with felonies ranging from property crimes to assault, weapons, drug offences and homicide charges.
Northern Colorado Misdemeanor Defense
A misdemeanor is classified as any offense charged by a municipal or state entity that can result in a jail sentence in a county jail, but not the state prison. A misdemeanor may be charged if the District Attorney determines that the offense does not warrant the serious penalties of a felony conviction, but should require more than a sentence of a fine and community service often handed down for a petty offense. Misdemeanors are classified into three categories, depending upon the severity of the offense. A Class One misdemeanor typically involves bodily injury or excessive property damage or theft. Class Two and Class Three misdemeanors vary by reduced degrees of severity of the offense and punishment.
You Must Take Misdemeanor Charges Seriously
If you have been accused of a misdemeanor, don't think for a moment that you aren't in serious trouble. Misdemeanors can negatively affect your permanent record, too. Starting your criminal defense as early as possible gives your attorney every opportunity to work toward a desirable outcome.
Contact the law office of Jerome Roselle as soon as possible after you have been charged or think you are under investigation. Make no statements to police. We will work quickly to protect your rights and to begin preparing a defense.
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Jerry Roselle has extensive criminal defense experience representing individuals charged with all types of felony and misdemeanors in Northern Colorado courts, including:
- DUI/ DUI Per Se/ DUID, drunk driving, DWAI
- Drug charges
- Homicide, assault, fighting, domestic violence
- Weapons charges
- Theft, car theft, burglary, breaking and entering
- Petty theft, shoplifting, campus crimes
- Fraud, embezzlement, ID theft, credit card theft, check forgery
- Misdemeanor traffic violations, repeat traffic offender
- Probation violations
What Makes Jerry Roselle Such an Effective Fort Collins Felony Defense Attorney?
An excellent reputation. A commitment to hard work. A dedication to his clients.
Mr. Roselle is a former Deputy District Attorney for Larimer County. He knows how prosecutors prepare their cases, and he knows what strategies work best to protect his clients.
He conducts a thorough investigation and presents an honest assessment of the case's possible outcome. He has experience crafting aggressive and successful trial strategies and will pursue a favorable plea agreement or reduced sentence when it is appropriate.
Because of his in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system, he is often able to deal with police before charges are filed, often helping to limit charges that ultimately are brought. He conducts a thorough investigation and presents an honest assessment of a case's possible outcome. He has experience crafting aggressive and successful trial strategies and will pursue a favorable plea agreement or reduced sentence when it's appropriate.
Clients find Mr. Roselle does all of this with discretion and keeps them informed through every step of their case. They also find the firm employees are intelligent, caring, and non-judgmental and dedicated to understanding the worries and fears that accompany being charged with a crime. They know that clients need peace of mind.
Call or contact the firm by e-mail to arrange an initial free confidential and informative consultation. Mr. Roselle represents individuals charged with criminal offenses or traffic violations in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado communities throughout Larimer County and Weld County, including Greeley, Windsor and Loveland. If your circumstances will not allow you to come to the law firm, Mr. Roselle will come to you.
