In every city across Colorado, including Greeley, Windsor, Severance and Ault, there is a Municipal Court or City Court. These courts handle traffic tickets and misdemeanor municipal court violations. Below, the attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office discuss the City Courts inside of Weld County and how a criminal defense attorney can help you win your Municipal Court case.
What Crimes do Municipal Courts Handle in Greeley, Windsor and Ault, Colorado?
Misdemeanor offenses, petty offenses, and traffic cases are heard by judges in Municipal Courts in Greeley, Windsor, Ault, and in the rest of Colorado cities. It is important to note that since DUI and DWAI are unique traffic offenses, they are reserved for state county courts, and are not handled in City Courts. You can learn more about those charges here. City Attorneys are the prosecutors in the Greeley Municipal Court, not District Attorneys. There are two types of offenses in Colorado State courts: misdemeanor and felony offenses. Felony cases are heard either in District Court (for felonies and big civil cases) and County Court (for misdemeanors and small civil cases). Both of these courts are located in the Weld County Courthouse. Weld County houses the Nineteenth Judicial District of state courts for the State of Colorado. No municipal cases are handled here.
Where is the Greeley Municipal Court Located?
The Greeley Municipal Court is located at 1122 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631, and their phone number is (970) 350-9230. This municipal or city court is supported by the Greeley Police, filing charges under the Municipal Code of the City of Greeley. Weld County Sheriff deputies don’t file charges into the Greeley city court.
What are Common Criminal Crimes Prosecuted in City Courts Across Weld County?
Across Weld County municipal and city courts, our attorneys commonly defend these types of charges:
Noise Complaints / Disturbing the Peace
Battery, Assault and Harassment
Public Intoxication
Minor Trespassing
Petty and misdemeanor offenses may not seem as severe as other crimes, however it is still important to have an experienced attorney who can walk alongside you in your criminal charge whether it is from a Municipal City Court or the Weld County Courthouse. Any type of criminal conviction can have lasting effects on your personal life, your career, and your freedom.
Where is the Greeley Municipal Court Located, and How Do I Know Which Court to Go To?
The Greeley Municipal Court is located at 1122 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631, and their phone number is (970) 350-9230. Municipal Code violations are filed by the Greeley Police and the city attorneys are the prosecutors in the Greeley Municipal Court.
It is important to know the criminal charges you are accused of, to know whether you need to go to Greeley Municipal Court or the Weld County Courthouse. If you are violating a Greeley City code such as a theft ticket beginning with Sec. 14-297, you would need to appear at the Greeley Municipal Court. However, if you are charged with a Felony such as Unlawful Sexual Contact beginning with 18-3-404, you would appear at the Weld County Courthouse. It is important to note that if you have received a ticket from the Greeley Police Department, it will state where you need to appear. Here’s a short rule to know where you need to appear: If your charge begins with “Sec. 14-“, then go to the Greeley Municipal Court. If your charge begins with “18-“, then go to the Weld County Courthouse.
Why Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in a Municipal Code Violation Case?
Even when the sentence does not seem harsh, it is important to hire an experienced defense attorney. Any criminal conviction and time in the Weld County Jail can have lasting repercussion on a person’s life. The attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office have over 30 years of experience working with local municipalities and can help you get the bet outcome in your case.
Have you or a loved one been accused of a criminal offense in a Municipal Court? Be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and never talk with your city police. We have the experience to defend you and protect your criminal record for any State of Colorado or Municipal Court charge. Call 970-616-6009 to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in our Greeley office. Together, we can protect your future.
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