The complexity of Colorado laws makes it impossible for the victim to drop domestic violence charges. Even a judge can’t stop the case from being prosecuted. In the Centennial State, only a state prosecutor has the right to decide whether to dismiss a domestic violence case. If the victim tries Read more…
In Colorado, domestic violence is not its own criminal offense, but rather it is a sentencing enhancement that will increase the penalty of any other crime where the victim and the accused are or were in an intimate relationship. As a result, determining if domestic violence is a felony charge Read more…
Were you charged with domestic violence but you feel like you were simply defending yourself against someone else’s physical or emotional abuse? Self-defense is a common defense to domestic violence charges. However, in order to successfully claim that your actions resulted from self-defense, you must be able to show several Read more…
Domestic violence is a serious issue. Colorado’s domestic violence laws follow what is known as mandatory arrest policies. Domestic violence mandatory arrest means that the person accused of the violence is arrested if the officer believes there is probable cause to make an arrest. The presence of mandatory arrest gives Read more…
A Colorado Restraining Order is a court-issued demand to prevent an alleged abuser from contacting the victim. Needing a restraining order (otherwise known as a protective order) can be a scary situation. Being served with a restraining order, can be equally stressful, especially if you feel the situation is unfair. Read more…
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