The Weld County courts do not take kindly to those who Violate Bail Bond Conditions. Anyone who does will have their name, description and date of birth added to Colorado’s CCIC wanted criminal database and the FBI’s NCIC criminal database. In 1996, the day before his official conviction, a man jumped his bail. He left a fake suicide note and left to Canada. He was facing charges for Sexual Assault, meaning he was looking at 28 months to 7 years in prison. After he went to Canada, he continued to commit violent crimes against women until he was apprehended by Canadian authorities. He was recently extradited back to the U.S. and now is awaiting his trial once again.
What is Bail Jumping / Violating Bail Bond Conditions, C.R.S. 18-8-212, in Greeley?
In Greeley, Bail Jumping / Violating Bail Bond Conditions, C.R.S. 18-8-212, is when someone intentionally misses or skips their court date. More specifically, it is when someone:
Other ways to Violate Bail Bond Conditions in Frederick and Boulder?
In Frederick and Boulder, the courts can set various Bail Bond Conditions depending on the case. This list is not all encompassing, however, here are some conditions that are popular for Weld County and Boulder County courts to set:
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Random visits to your home and office
- Counseling for mental health issues or domestic violence
- Treatment
Every case will have different conditions set. If the defendant violates any of their individually set bail bond conditions, law enforcement will put out an arrest warrant and charge them with Violation of Bail Bond Conditions.
What is the Sentence for Violating Bail Bond Conditions in Windsor and Longmont?
The sentence for Violating Bail Bond Conditions in Windsor and Longmont depends on the underlying crime. If your underlying crime was a felony level crime, and you jumped your Bail, then you would be charged with a new class 6 felony. If the underlying crime was a misdemeanor, and you jumped bail, you would then be charged with a new class 3 misdemeanor.
When you’re charged with a class 6 felony, you face:
- 1 year to 18 months in DOC
- paying a fine of $1,000 to $100,000
- serving 1 year of parole
If you’re charged with a class 3 misdemeanor, you face:
- Serving up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail
- paying a fine between $50 to $750
Additionally, if convicted of the underlying crime and Violating Bail, the defendant will have to serve both sentences consecutively. This means that you will have to serve your sentence for the underlying crime first, and then you can start the sentence for the bail jumping conviction.
ARE YOU ACCUSED OF VIOLATING YOUR BAIL BOND CONDITIONS IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
First, exercise your right to remain silent. Next, contact the O’Malley Law Office immediately so we can set you up with one of our skilled defense attorneys.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced defense lawyer in Greeley, Weld County.
Together, we can protect your future.
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