The habitual offender statute is very complex and can be confusing. Many attorneys do not handle habitual offenders. Ms. Chase accepts cases from habitual offenders on a regular basis.
Habitual offender means repeat offender. If you have two or more prior felony convictions, you could potentially face habitual offender counts. Having two prior felony convictions with habitual counts can potentially triple your sentence. A person with three or more prior felony convictions with habitual counts may potentially have his/her sentence quadrupled.
The prosecutor decides if he or she wants to charge you as a habitual offender. For example, Arapahoe District Attorney’s Office elicits more habitual offender charges than any other district in Colorado. Once the habitual counts are on the complaint and the prosecutor chooses to go forward on the habitual counts, it is an uphill battle for the defendant. Ms. Chase fights hard to get the prior convictions suppressed or declared unconstitutional so the prior convictions do not exacerbate your sentence. It is extremely important if you are charged as a habitual offender to hire an experienced attorney who has handled habitual offender counts. Your freedom is at stake.
If you are facing habitual offender counts, Ms. Chase is happy to meet with you for an initial consultation, free of charge. Please call 303-805-5303 to make an appointment with our office.