Denver City Council debates reducing penalties for misdemeanors after Colorado Supreme

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Denver's City Council is discussing changes to local laws about minor crimes. This is happening because the Colorado Supreme Court said cities cannot have stricter punishments than the state. The council is debating if the maximum jail time for many misdemeanors should be lowered from 300 days to 10 days. Some council members worry this could lead to less compliance with rules, while others believe it's necessary to be able to prosecute serious crimes. Some offenses, like serious assault, would not have reduced penalties.