Denver County Court Sobriety Court

Denver County Court is launching its new Sobriety Court this spring, targeting repeat drunk drivers with an effective combination of supervision, treatment and sanctions in an effort to improve public safety.

In announcing the new Court program, Presiding Denver County Court Judge John Marcucci praised the collaborative work that has created Sobriety Court and noted its ultimate goal. “The mission is to reduce recidivism among alcohol offenders and to accomplish this through an interdisciplinary approach that includes intensive supervision, individualized treatment, and personal accountability through frequent judicial review,” he explains. “A fully dedicated Sobriety Court will enhance public safety and community welfare.”

Denver’s Sobriety Court is designed to address the ongoing challenge of repeat alcohol offenders for whom traditional sentencing has not worked. It is estimated that there are more than 2-million impaired drivers with three or more DUI convictions in the United States and that approximately 20-percent of Denver’s DUI defendants each year are repeat offenders.Denver County Court Judge Brian Campbell will preside over Sobriety Court. Defendants participating in the program will be tested regularly for alcohol use and are required to appear in court weekly. They receive incentives for doing well and are penalized for non-compliance. Participants also receive long-term, rigorous treatment designed to address a core issue with repeat offenders.

“I have seen too many of these offenders emerge from the criminal justice system only to reoffend and appear right back in court on a DUI charge because the underlying cause of the behavior has not been addressed: alcohol addiction. Denver Sobriety Court is our solution,” said Denver County Court Judge Mary Celeste, an early proponent of the specialized court program.

A recent study found that repeat offenders who take part in a DUI court program are 19 times less likely to drink and drive than those in traditional court, and are 3 times less likely to commit any other offense. The study also found savings in time and money by getting impaired drivers under supervision and into treatment more quickly and using sanctions, including jail, more strategically.

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State considering changes to bail bond system

State considering changes to bail bond system

Denver Fox 31 Bail bond law change story

Thank you for covering this story, I would like to add some information to this story. First Bail Bonding agents are not the only way to get out of jail: some people are released on summons without going to jail at all, if they fail to appear a warrant is issued and they would be required to post bond when they arrested. Secondly, some defendants are released on their own recognizance without paying any cost to be released. Thirdly a defendant may post the full amount cash or credit card at some detention centers and get the whole bond amount returned when they complete the required court dates. And the last option other then a bail bonding agent is to put up real estate property to the courts at little expense to the defendant. Mr. Pozner states that the bail bondsman are getting rich, what is wrong with a business providing a service for a profit isn't that what Mr Pozner does for his clients? The purpose of bail is not to enrich the public treasury, it is to guarantee the defendants appearance at the required court dates. Bail bonding agents are funded by the people that utilize their services not the tax payers that are burdened enough already. Bail bonding agents can't be law enforcemnet officers, because to have the power to arrest a party and charge them with a crime and make a profit from bonding them out would be a conflict of interest. This is excatly what this does.

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Arizona Represenative Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head

Her condition is unknown at this time. She is in surgery at this time and our thoughts and prayers are with all the victims of this sad event. It is being said that this event might be politically motivated, but not confirmed at this time. "I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff," newly elected House Speaker John Boehner said. "An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve. Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured, and their families. This is a sad day for our country."

Mark Madoff committs suicide

Bernie Madoff's son Mark Madoff has committed suicide this morning.Reports state he was found hanging in his living room. Mark Madoff worked as a broker at his father's firm. An investor filed a $900 million lawsuit Friday against him, his brother Andy and others associated with the firm. They also under a federal criminal investigation. It is being reported that his two year old child was with him when he did this.

Deputies warn of Centennial burglary string

CENTENNIAL - The Arapahoe County Sheriff's office is warning residents of a rash of daytime burglaries. Deputies say the Centennial burglary string has happened near Smoky Hill Road, Himalaya Street, Orchard Road and Chambers Road, in the east part of town.

They say suspects break in by kicking or forcing their way through a front or rear door.

They say the burglaries have occurred on weekdays. No suspect information was available.

Anyone who sees a crime in progress should call 911. If you have information about the crimes, you're urged to call Arapahoe County deputies at 303-795-4711.

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