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Practice Areas
The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz, P.C.
1733 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-2166 / (303) 440-4515 (fax)
e-mail: altlaw@amnix.com Office Location Map Practice Areas:
Traffic Offenses
DUI/ DWAI
Habitual Driving
No proof of Insurance
Reckless/ Careless Driving
Speeding
Negligent Homicide
Drug Offenses
Possession
Distribution
Manufacturing
Marijuana
Extasy/Extacy
LSD
Cocaine / Crack
Heroin
Methamphetimine/ Crystal Meth
Prescription Drugs/ Prescription Fraud
Opium/ Opiates
Crimes Against Adults
Homicide/ Murder - First degree, 2nd degree
Felony Murder
Heat of Passion
Extreme Indifference
Manslaughter
Assaults - 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree
Sexual Assaults
Robbery
Menacing
Kidnapping
Domestic Violence
Restraining Order Violations
Stalking
Harassment
Molestation
Crimes Against Children
Sexual Assaults - on Child
Child Pornography
Crimes
Internet Luring
Child Abuse
Molestation
Sexual Exploitation of Child
Solicitation of Minor
Property Crimes
Burglaries
Trespass
Arson
Theft
Auto Theft
Home Invasion
White Collar Crimes
Fraud
Securities Fraud
Economic Crimes
Check Fraud
Mail Fraud
Forgery
Embezzlement
Identity Theft
Bail Violations
Disorderly Conduct
Criminal Mischief
Habitual Criminal
Defenses : Marc has great expertise in establishing self defense, defense of property, provocation, and consent.
Criminal Defense
DUI/DWI
Drug Offenses/Possession/Distribution
Conspiracy
Family Law
Employment Law
Juvenile STEPS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS - ARREST/SUMMONS
- FIRST APPEARANCE/FILING OF CHARGES
- PRELIMINARY HEARING
- ARRAIGNMENT
- TRIAL
- SENTENCING
STEPS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS - ARREST/SUMMONS
In this stage, you are either arrested or issued a summons to appear in court because there is probable cause that you committed a crime.
- FIRST APPEARANCE/FILING OF CHARGES
In this state, you have your first appearance before a judge or magistrate. At that time, if you have been arrested and this is an in-custody proceeding, you will be read your constitutional rights and bail will be set in your case. If you have been summoned in on a summons, the judge will simply ask you how you wish to proceed. If you are charged with a misdemeanor, most likely your case will be set for a pre-trial conference with you (or your attorney) and the district attorney. If you have been or will be charged with a felony, the district attorney will file charges against you and the judge will read the charges you are facing. If no charges are yet filed, the judge will set another court date for the filing of charges.
- PRELIMINARY HEARING
If you are charged with a felony, this optional hearing is to determine if there is the probability that the district attorney can prove the elements of the crime you are charged with. If he cannot, the case against you is dismissed. If he can, then the case is “bound over” and you must enter a plea at the arraignment.
- ARRAIGNMENT
At this court appearance, you must tell the judge if you want a trial or not. If you plead not guilty, not guilty because of insanity or say nothing, the judge will set your case for trial. If you say you’re guilty or no contest, the judge will set your case for a sentencing.
- TRIAL
This is where either the judge or a jury will decide if you are guilty or not. If the jury finds you guilty, you next go to a sentencing. If the jury finds you not guilty, then the case is dismissed forever. If the jury cannot unanimously agree if you are guilty or not guilty, then the district attorney has the option of having another trial or dismissing the case.
- SENTENCING
This is the hearing where, if you are found guilty at trial or you have plead guilty (or no contest), the judge decides your punishment.
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