Restraining orders play a major role in Colorado domestic violence cases, designed to protect alleged victims and prevent further conflict. However, these orders can also lead to confusion and unintended violations, especially when the terms are unclear or communication happens through third parties or shared responsibilities such as child custody. What may seem like a harmless text message, a social media interaction, or even an unplanned encounter can result in
Clemency is an extraordinary measure, and only the Colorado Governor has the legal authority to grant clemency for any offense.
There are two types of Colorado clemency: commutation and pardon. Pardons are granted once the sentence for a conviction is served and grant public forgiveness for the crime. Conversely, clemency is granted while a convicted offender is serving time in jail or prison, and commutes or modifies the sentence required
