When a person is convicted of a criminal offense, the judge has many choices when it comes to sentencing. A judge can decide to simply impose a fine, or sentence a person to probation, or give a sentence of incarceration. When the person is convicted of a misdemeanor crime, any incarceration sentences would be served in the Weld, Morgan, or Logan County Jail.
Jail Sentences and Misdemeanor Crimes in Weld County
In Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, the sentence ranges for misdemeanor convictions are:
| Misdemeanor Level | Sentence Range | Crime Example |
| Class 1 Misdemeanor | 6 to 18 months in the Larimer County Jail | Criminal Mischief (damage totaling $750-$999) |
| Class 1 Extraordinary Risk Misdemeanor | 6 to 24 months in the Boulder County Jail | Unlawful Sexual Contact |
| Class 2 Misdemeanor | 3 to 12 months in the Grand County Jail | False Imprisonment |
| Class 3 Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months in the Jackson County Jail | Menacing |
Our Colorado government considers certain crimes to be ‘extraordinary risk crimes.” This designation is given to crimes that ‘present an extraordinary risk of harm to society.’ These crimes have an increased maximum sentence. Because misdemeanor crimes are considered less serious than felony crimes, many times a judge will impose a sentence to probation. Just because you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, does not necessarily mean you will have to serve time incarcerated.
Sentences for Petty Offense Crimes in Greeley
Certain petty offense crimes can carry a short jail sentence in Greeley, Erie, and Evans. These sentence ranges are:
| Petty Offense Level | Sentence Range | Crime Example |
| Class 1 Petty Offense | Up to 6 months in Weld County Jail | 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass |
| Class 2 Petty Offense | Fine only | Littering |
While it is not customary for a judge to sentence someone convicted of a petty offense to jail time served in Weld County, it is a possibility. A person could be sentenced to up to 6 months if convicted of a class 2 petty offense.
If you or someone you love has been charged with a misdemeanor and may be facing incarceration, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best Weld County criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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