Getting arrested for Disorderly Conduct (CRS 18-9-106), Trespassing (CRS 18-4-503), or Stalking (CRS 18-3-602) is a scary and overwhelming thing. Lives are disrupted, jobs may be lost, and family life is greatly impacted all because of an arrest. Just because you are arrested does not mean you are guilty. The Weld County District Attorney prosecutes people in Greeley, Berthoud, or Hudson and is responsible to prove that you committed the crime you are charged with.
The Weld County District Attorney has been known to embellish charges. Their strategy is to accuse you of as much as possible so you will feel like you are getting a “good deal” when they offer a plea bargain to much fewer crimes. District Attorneys, and the people that work in their office, are very skilled at the criminal proceedings. They have all been educated and have studied the law for years. They will have the experience and knowledge when dealing with any person they arrest. They use this knowledge to their advantage and often abuse their power.
When dealing with the Weld County District Attorney, slow down. They might make you think that accepting a plea deal is the best, fastest, and cheapest way to get you back to your life. What they don’t tell you is that any “guilty” plea to a crime, even they offer you a plea bargain, will stay on your record for the rest of your life. We get many calls to our office asking to seal records of convictions or guilty pleas because people can’t get a job. Until the law is changed, we cannot do anything to seal a conviction or guilty plea. Be aware of lasting consequences when the District Attorney pretends to have your best interests at heart when offering a “reasonable” deal.
Ask for an attorney immediately. District Attorneys like to work fast. Letting them know you want an attorney will give them the signal that you are ready to fight and defend yourself. Asking for an attorney is not any admission of guilt, but a right you have whenever you are arrested or charged by law enforcement. Make sure that you avoid a “no-win” situation if you are arrested.
If the Weld County District attorney has charged you with a crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.