Violation of a protection order can have serious consequences, and can result in a period of incarceration. Under § 18-6-803.5 C.R.S., violation of a protection order is a class 1 misdemeanor and can be punished with fines up to $5,000 and up to 18 months in jail. Judges typically treat these cases harshly because they do not like seeing individuals violating court orders. These cases are often filed with very little evidence to back up the supposed violation.
Even if the victim gave you permission to contact him/her, you can still be held liable for violation of a restraining order – permission is not a defense. There are, however, numerous defenses to a violation of restraining order charge. One defense is an invalid restraining order – if the protection order was not properly served, or the protection order is otherwise invalid, then the charges can be disputed. Kimberly Diego has successfully worked for the dismissal of violation of restraining order charges in several such situations.
It may also be possible to mitigate your violation of protection order charges by working to have the protection order dismissed. Although this will not result in the dismissal of the charges, it will certainly lead to a more favorable result in your case.
Have you ever heard of pandering? In Colorado, pandering can be a very serious crime, whether you’re familiar with it or not.
An accusation of pandering can ruin your relationships, tank your career, and destroy your reputation. That’s why it’s vital to not only understand what it is and how you can be charged with it – but also what the outcome can be if you are found guilty, and
When people are charged with DUIs in Colorado, they can feel like there’s no hope. After all, the laws regarding DUIs in Colorado are quite complex. Without an understanding of the law, it can all seem pretty daunting.
There are so many variables at play in a drunk driving case that the charges and penalties greatly differ, as well. It’s important to understand what you are being charged with so
Even though drug laws have changed in the state of Colorado, there are many other laws regarding drug crimes still on the books that remain very serious. Drug trafficking is one of those drug crimes.
If you are accused of drug trafficking in Colorado, then you must understand not only the charges the state is bringing against you and what the laws are – but also your rights in the
