If you've been charged with a crime in Colorado, having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side is critical for establishing the best possible defense regardless of which court you will face charges in. Depending upon the crime with which you've been charged your case could ultimately be tried in either a Colorado state court or a federal court, but a qualified Colorado criminal defense attorney will be more than capable of properly constructing your defense and taking the steps necessary to have your charges reduced or dismissed in wither situation.
Who has jurisdiction in your case?
In the vast majority of cases where a state law has been broken the case will be heard in a Colorado state court. State courts have a very wide jurisdiction and can hear just about all crimes that most individuals are customarily involved in.
If jurisdiction is more difficult to determine because a crime covers area in more than one state, if the United States is an involved party in the case or if specific federal laws have been broken or specific violation of the constitution have been made a state court will not be eligible to hear the case and the hearing must be moved to a federal court.
There are far fewer cases tried in federal courts than in state courts during any given year, but due to the nature of the laws broken the federal cases can often be much higher profile than those typically tried in Colorado state court. The simple fact that federal laws have been broken and that a hearing will be tried in a federal court can result in more stress and pressure for the person being charged.
Contact an Experienced Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Attorney
The right representation from and experienced criminal defense attorney can make the entire process of a hearing, in either state or federal court, much easier. If you've been charged with a crime that could potentially bring serious repercussions in either a state or a federal court it's imperative that you reach out to an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
Contact the law firm of Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. or call 719-387-0616 for a free initial consultation.
