Felonies Lawyer in Denver
Defending Clients in Metro Denver and Across the Front Range
Felony charges expose you to some of the most serious penalties under Colorado law. A conviction can lead to prison, mandatory parole, substantial fines, and lasting consequences for employment, licensing, housing, and other parts of daily life.
These cases often involve extended investigations, digital evidence, forensic testing, and multiple witnesses. Because the stakes are high, felony defense requires close attention to the specific charge level, the available evidence, and the long-term consequences of any outcome.
Attempting to explain your side of the story directly to investigators is rarely in your best interests. Law enforcement officers are trained to collect information that supports the prosecution's case, and seemingly innocent statements can later be used against you.
The earlier the Law Offices of M. Colin Bresee becomes involved, the more opportunities may exist to protect your rights, challenge the government's evidence, and influence the course of the case.
Our firm provides trial-ready criminal defense to those facing serious felony allegations in Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe, and El Paso Counties. Our goal is to protect your rights and pursue the strongest available result under the circumstances.
Reach us online or call (970) 614-0913 for a free initial in-office or virtual consultation with our Denver felonies attorney. Available 24/7.
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Understanding Colorado’s Felonies & Penalties
The Colorado penal code divides standard felonies into six distinct classes. The lower the numerical class, the more severe the crime and its associated penalties.
Class 1 Felony
This is the most serious felony classification in Colorado. For offenses committed after July 1, 2020, the death penalty no longer applies in Colorado, but a class 1 felony still carries the most severe punishment available under state law.
Presumptive penalty: Life imprisonment in a state correctional facility. Fines can reach up to $1,000,000.
Examples: First-degree murder, treason, and first-degree kidnapping.
Class 2 Felony
Presumptive penalty: Eight to 24 years in state prison, a mandatory five-year parole period, and fines ranging from $5,000 to $1,000,000.
Examples: Second-degree murder, first-degree assault, human trafficking, and racketeering.
Class 3 Felony
Presumptive penalty: Four to 12 years in prison, five years of mandatory parole, and fines from $3,000 to $750,000. (Note: Certain “extraordinary risk” or violent crimes can elevate the prison ceiling to 16 or 32 years).
Examples: First-degree burglary, aggravated robbery, first-degree arson, and sex trafficking.