Arrested for Domestic Violence?
"Domestic Violence" in Colorado is NOT a separate charge, but instead is a modifier that can be added to a particular charge or case. It can come along with a municipal, petty, misdemeanor or felony offense. If it is founded, it can carry additional sentencing requirements, lead to increased criminal liability for future cases, and carry other life long collateral consequences outside of the criminal courtroom.
It does NOT have to be based on what you might consider a "violent" offenses such as "assault," but can also come from property crimes or non-physical offenses. Generally, you will be charged with "domestic violence" when the complaining witness is someone you have been in an intimate relationship with and the allegations include acts of violence, threats, intimidation, retaliation, coercion, or control. An attorney can help you determine if your case should qualify or not.
In the state of Colorado, police officers are required to make an arrest if they believe an act of domestic violence has taken place. This does NOT mean however, that the prosecutor must proceed with the case. Sometimes a prosecutor can reach an opinion that there is no reasonable likelihood of success at trial, and a lawyer can help convince him or her of that and obtain a dismissal.
If the prosecutor is determined to proceed with your domestic violence criminal case, a lawyer can help negotiate a plea deal that minimizes the effects and consequences of your case, investigate the facts and witnesses to prove your innocence, attempt to obtain a not-guilty verdict at trial, or counsel you through a treatment track.
It does NOT have to be based on what you might consider a "violent" offenses such as "assault," but can also come from property crimes or non-physical offenses. Generally, you will be charged with "domestic violence" when the complaining witness is someone you have been in an intimate relationship with and the allegations include acts of violence, threats, intimidation, retaliation, coercion, or control. An attorney can help you determine if your case should qualify or not.
In the state of Colorado, police officers are required to make an arrest if they believe an act of domestic violence has taken place. This does NOT mean however, that the prosecutor must proceed with the case. Sometimes a prosecutor can reach an opinion that there is no reasonable likelihood of success at trial, and a lawyer can help convince him or her of that and obtain a dismissal.
If the prosecutor is determined to proceed with your domestic violence criminal case, a lawyer can help negotiate a plea deal that minimizes the effects and consequences of your case, investigate the facts and witnesses to prove your innocence, attempt to obtain a not-guilty verdict at trial, or counsel you through a treatment track.
Equipped to Defend your Domestic Violence Case
Matthew Gold has handled over a thousand domestic violence cases in criminal court in his time as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He knows how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of these unique cases and to advise you on the best course of action. Gold will use his knowledge and experience to obtain a more favorable outcome through plea bargaining, fight for your innocence at trial, or get you on the right track.
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