Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence may be attached to any crime if the Defendant is in or has ever had an intimate relationship with the alleged victim. Cases in Colorado and the Denver area are uniquely prosecuted and have special criminal penalties.
Trials are set quicker, protection orders are issued and bonds will have stricter conditions.
Mandatory domestic violence treatment programs are included in sentences.
Indirect Consequences of Convictions for Colorado Domestic Violence include:
- Restrictions or loss in the ability to purchase or possess a firearm
- Employment consequences
- Immigration consequences
- Family law, Custody, Parenting consequences
- Protection orders
Please call the Golden, CO office at 303-359-4242 for specific information about your case.