H. Michael Steinberg has 42+ years of experience practicing Colorado criminal law. Mr. Steinberg strives to stay current with the ever changing aspects of criminal law issues and updates resulting in his extensive knowledge of successful criminal defense as well as appellate work. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association, and the Colorado and Arapahoe Bar Associations.

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c Second Look Sentencing - Will A Colorado Judge Reconsider My Sentence? Rule 35 (b)

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Introduction:

A sentence feels final the moment a judge announces it. In Colorado, it is not always. Colorado Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b) gives the sentencing judge a narrow window to take a second look and reduce a sentence they have already imposed.

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