Colorado Domestic Violence - Questions and Answers

Denver Domestic Violence

What are the Common C.R.S. 18-6-800.3 Domestic Violence Crimes?

Every Colorado crime can become a Denver Domestic Violence crime if it involves violence, intimidation, coercion, control or revenge, involving persons who have been intimate. As lawyers, we see misdemeanor crimes of Domestic Violence Harassment or Domestic Violence Assault. These crimes are common because they involve pushing or hitting of another. Felony Domestic Violence charges are likely if the injury to the alleged victim is more serious.

What Does it take to Prove a Domestic Violence Charge in Colorado?

District Attorneys in Arapahoe, Adams, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson County will concentrate first on whether the underlying crime's elements can be established. After crossing that threshold, they will need to show the jury that a defendant has been sexually intimate with the victim. Finally, they will try and prove that the crime involved an act or threat of violence, or that the crime involved an effort of control, coercion, punishment, intimidation or revenge. C.R.S. 18-6-800.3. The Colorado legislature has made it easier to prove this crime by making prior incidents of Domestic Violence admissible at trial.

What is the Common Punishment for Colorado Domestic Violence?

While a judge can impose jail, prison (for felonies), probation, fines, and community service for a Domestic Violence conviction, she must always impose thirty-six (36) weeks of Domestic Violence counseling. This "one size fits all" approach to treatment is mandated by the Colorado legislature for all convictions. Only certain approved therapists can provide Domestic Violence counseling.

How do we Defend Against Domestic Violence?

There are many defenses to Domestic Violence depending on the circumstances of a case. Often, we use the affirmative defense of self defense in Domestic Violence cases. Self defense is available if a person feels another is about to have unlawful physical contact with them, or has already had unlawful physical contact with them. A man is allowed to push a woman if she pushes him. A woman can slap a man who has pushed her. However, a woman cannot stab a man with a knife who has pushed her. The amount of force used by the defendant must be reasonable in light of the actual or anticipated force of the alleged victim.

Who Should You Choose for Your Lawyer?

We have over twenty years of defending against Domestic Violence charges in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Littleton, Aurora, and other Colorado cities. Our attorneys dig deep to find defenses to save your career and family. If you've been contacted by the police, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call us today at 303-731-0719. Together, we can protect your future.

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Sexual Assault and Rape charges related to divorce. Acquittal from jury trial. Weld County, Greeley, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child, Possession of Child Pornography. Acquittal from jury trial. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Arson of Nursing Home. Dismissed by Court on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Felony Drug Distribution. Acquittal from jury trial. Boulder County, Boulder, Colorado.

Rape and Sexual Assault charges involving divorce and child custody. Acquittal from jury trial. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Burglary and Felony Theft. Dismissed by District Attorney. Arapahoe County, Englewood, Colorado.

Theft of Drugs by Nurse. Dismissed by District Attorney. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child, Position of Trust. Acquittal from Jury Trial. Adams County, Brighton, Colorado.

Domestic Violence. Dismissed by District Attorney. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Violation of Restraining Order. Dismissed by District Attorney. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado

Rape and Sexual Assault on a Child by Position of Trust. Dismissed by District Attorney during trial. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Animal Cruelty. Acquittal from jury trial. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Domestic Violence, Elderly. Dismissed by District Attorney. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Felony Interference with Public Transportation (train system). Deferred Judgment & Dismissed. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child. Acquittal from jury trial. Grand County, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado.

Homicide (Murder), Deadly Weapon. Dismissed by District Attorney. Denver County, Denver, Colorado.

Commercial DUI. Dismissed at DMV. Deferred judgment and sentence at trial court. Larimer County, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Felony Marijuana Possession (large quantity). Deferred judgment and sentence. Denver County, Denver, Colorado.

4th Degree Arson. Dismissed by District Attorney. Weld County, Greeley, Colorado.

Felony Drug Possession. Dismissed at Motions Hearing by suppression of evidence. Denver County, Denver, Colorado.

Felony Assault on Police Officer. Acquittal from jury trial. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Deregistration of Juvenile Sex Offender. Arapahoe County, Aurora, Colorado.

Felony Violation of Bail Bond Conditions. Dismissed by District Attorney. Broomfield County, Broomfield, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child (3 alleged victims). Acquittal from jury trial. Adams County, Northglenn, Colorado.

Child Abuse. Deferred judgment and sentence. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

DUI - Department of Motor Vehicles. Dismissed following hearing. Jefferson County, Lakewood, Colorado.

Child Abuse. Acquittal from jury trial. Adams County, Thornton, Colorado.