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Colorado Springs Felony Defense Lawyers

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    Colorado Springs Felony Defense Lawyers

    Serving the state of Colorado

    Do You Need Legal Help?

      Bridgette Carabajal

      I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hanchey on two occasions, and each interaction has been nothing short of exceptional. His professional demeanor, coupled with the outstanding support from his staff significantly alleviated any anxieties I had. I am thoroughly satisfied with the outcomes achieved. Should the need for legal representation arise in the future, Mr. Hanchey will undoubtedly be my first choice.

      Lucas Garcia

      Mark Hanchey has been excellent. I spoke with him last minute before my court date. He still showed up to court with me and was very caring and helped me before I had even officially hired him. I felt like he cared about me and my case. He knows his craft very well and you can tell that the judge and other attorneys respect him when he is in court. He is also very kind. I recommend him to anyone. An excellent attorney.

      Renee Braucht

      I had an amazing experience with the Hanchey Law Firm! Mr. Hanchey got me the absolute best result I could have imagined for my case. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard, “wow, you must have had a really good lawyer!” when discussing the result. I live far from Colorado Springs, but I will forever make the trip for this firm when I need them! Highly recommend!

      David Walker

      I have needed to use a lawyer a couple of times over the past several years and have used Mark Hanchey. He is a very down to earth person who has always treated me with dignity and has always been straight forward. His staff has also been professional and friendly. Each time I used Mark Hanchey the result was a positive one. I also think his fees are reasonable. I cant say enough good about Mark Hanchey.

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      When you need legal help, Mark Hanchey and Ben Peterson are here to guide you through it all. One step at a time. Reach out today for legal support. Get The Law Firm of Mark S. Hanchey and Ben Peterson fighting for you.

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      With You Every Step of the Journey

      When you need legal help, Mark Hanchey and Ben Peterson are here to guide you through it all. One step at a time. Reach out today for legal support. Get The Law Firm of Mark S. Hanchey and Ben Peterson fighting for you

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      Colorado Springs Felony Defense Lawyers

      Colorado divides its felonies into 6 different classes, with Class 1 felonies being the most serious. The basic definition of a felony is a case in which a Defendant can be sentenced to the Department of Corrections ​rather than County Court jail time. Class 1 felonies involve such devastating allegations as First Degree Murder charges. Class 6 felonies on the other hand involve much less serious charges such as an allegation that one is a Habitual Traffic Offender. Each designation of felony carries with it a presumptive sentencing range to the Department of Corrections.

      Most Drug cases that involve Simple Possession of a Controlled Substance are either Class 4 felonies (which carry a presumptive sentencing range of 2-6 years), Class 5 felonies (which carry a presumptive range of 1-3 years) or Class 6 felonies (which carry with them the possibility of up to 18 months) in the Department of Corrections. However, the presence of aggravating factors or special Sentencing Enhancers can vastly increase the amount of time faced by a Criminal Defendant. Similarly, many charges under in the Colorado Law are, by their nature, characterized as “Crimes of Violence”. The reason why such a designation is of crucial importance to a Criminal Defendant is the fact that Crimes of Violence carry with them a mandatory prison sentence. Thus, in the case of most Homicides, First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Assault Against an At Risk Individual such as an elderly person or a child, many Sexual Assaults, Aggravated Robbery, and Aggravated Kidnapping, a Defendant must be sentenced to prison if he or she suffers a conviction for one of these as well as many other enumerated crimes. The prosecution must allege the crime of violence on the Charge Sheet in order to put the Defense on notice of the Sentencing Enhancer but the key to understanding Colorado felony law is that it is laden with pitfalls for the unwary.

      A bar fight that for instance involves a broken nose may seem relatively non serious to a casual observer. However, under the provisions of Colorado law this scenario qualifies as a Second Degree Assault which involves a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in the Department of Corrections if a Defendant is found guilty at Trial. This is but one example of why a Criminal Defendant in the state of Colorado who is charged with a felony should hire legal experienced Defense Counsel to help him or her navigate the treacherous waters of the Colorado Criminal Code.

      The Law Firm of Mark S. Hanchey and Ben Peterson has represented thousands of felony criminal defendants all over the state of Colorado and the defense of felony clients remains the predominant area of our practice.

      The Law Firm of Mark S. Hanchey and Ben Peterson also assist people with legal needs in the following areas: Black Forest, Castle Rock, Centennial, Cimarron Hills, Douglas County, El Paso County, Fountain, Highlands Ranch, Parker, and Pueblo County.

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      Hanchey has been amazing through the whole process of my case I have to say, he set my mind at ease through the whole process. I highly recommend him any day. He has gone above and beyond for me making sure I know everything.

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