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Walsh Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Larry C. Porter

  • 933 Main, Springfield, CO 81073-0337

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can someone who is tried for a crime be their own representation?

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Answered by attorney Lawrence Thomas Lewis (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Lawrence Lewis, P.C.
Anyone can represent himself or herself in a criminal court, the same way anyone can perform surgery on himself or herself.
Anyone can represent himself or herself in a criminal court, the same way anyone can perform surgery on himself or herself.

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Answered by attorney David B Harrison (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Miller & Harrison, LLC
Yes. And you should rely on your lawyer to understand if these can be proven, etc. This is definitely a situation where you need a lawyer. 
Yes. And you should rely on your lawyer to understand if these can be proven, etc. This is definitely a situation where you need a lawyer. 

What can we expect for a first charge for retail fraud under $200 with no arrest?

Laurie A. Schmidt
Answered by attorney Laurie A. Schmidt
Criminal Law lawyer at 5280 Law Group
In Colorado, theft under $200 is a class 2 misdemeanor, which is punished by up to a year in county jail. There is no mandatory jail time, meaning the judge can give anywhere from 0 days to 365. If this is you and your husband's first offense you may be eligible for a diversion program, depending on the jurisdiction. If you have a defense such as necessity to the charges is unknown with the facts you presented in your question. You can ask the court to appoint an attorney on your behalf if you cannot afford one and he/she would be able to properly advise you.
In Colorado, theft under $200 is a class 2 misdemeanor, which is punished by up to a year in county jail. There is no mandatory jail time, meaning the judge can give anywhere from 0 days to 365. If this is you and your husband's first offense you may be eligible for a diversion program, depending on the jurisdiction. If you have a defense such as necessity to the charges is unknown with the facts you presented in your question. You can ask the court to appoint an attorney on your behalf if you cannot afford one and he/she would be able to properly advise you.
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