Michael W Moran, PC

08/14/2026

One of the most startling aspects of a Colorado DV charge is how much happens right away, long before anyone decides whether you are guilty. If you are arrested, you have to stay in custody until you see a judge, which usually means at least one night. At that first hearing, the judge puts a protection order in place, and that often means you cannot go home, cannot contact the other person, and cannot see your kids without going through the court. You may also have to hand over any fi****ms while the case is open. Then comes the waiting, with court dates, missed work, and a case that is public record while it is pending. None of this means you did anything wrong or that the case will hold up. It just means the early steps move fast, and having someone in your corner from day one matters, especially when it comes to getting the protection order adjusted so you can get back to your life.

07/29/2026

A domestic violence charge in Colorado changes your life the day it's filed. A mandatory protection order kicks in right away, and just like that, you can be locked out of your own home, kept from your children, and forbidden from any contact with the person named in the case. It's a lot to absorb at once. What many people don't realize is that these orders can be revisited. Colorado law gives you the ability to ask the court to modify the terms—to see your kids again, to soften no-contact conditions, or to return home. Judges look at where the protected party stands, at everyone's safety, and at what's fair under the circumstances. These hearings happen fast and there's real weight to them, so it helps to have someone in your corner who knows how the local courts approach them.

06/29/2026

Keeping a domestic violence charge off your record in Colorado often depends on the outcome of the case. A conviction can have long-term consequences, so the goal is usually to challenge the evidence early, look for weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, protect your constitutional rights, and explore whether dismissal, acquittal, diversion, or a deferred judgment may be possible. If the case is dismissed or you are acquitted, record sealing may be available, but you should not assume your record is automatically cleared without confirming it. Contact in Bio

06/26/2026

In Colorado, a domestic violence charge usually cannot be dismissed just because the alleged victim wants it dropped. Once a case is filed, the decision generally belongs to the prosecutor, not the parties involved. A DV charge may still be dismissed if the prosecution cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, key evidence is missing or unreliable, witness statements change, constitutional rights were violated, or the facts do not support the domestic violence label. Every case depends on the evidence, the police reports, the witness statements, and the legal issues involved. Contact in Bio

06/20/2026

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06/20/2026

A DRE, or Drug Recognition Expert, is a law enforcement officer trained to look for signs that a driver may be impaired by drugs rather than alcohol. In Colorado DUI cases, a DRE may evaluate things like eye movement, balance, pulse, statements, physical symptoms, and overall behavior to form an opinion about possible drug impairment. From a criminal defense perspective, it is important to remember that a DRE opinion is not automatic proof of guilt; the evaluation can be challenged based on training, procedure, body camera footage, toxicology results, medical conditions, fatigue, or other explanations for what the officer observed. Because drug-related DUI cases often rely heavily on interpretation, the details of the stop, investigation, and testing process matter. Contact In Bio

06/19/2026

06/15/2026

In Colorado, a harassment charge can stem from several types of conduct, including unwanted physical contact, repeated phone calls, threatening or obscene text messages, following someone in public, using insulting language likely to provoke a response, or contacting someone repeatedly with the intent to harass, annoy, or alarm. These cases often depend heavily on context, including the relationship between the people involved, the number of contacts, the words used, the timing of the communication, and whether the conduct is connected to a domestic violence allegation or an existing protection order. Even conduct that may seem minor in the moment can become serious when police believe it was repeated, threatening, or intended to intimidate another person. Because harassment allegations can quickly affect a person’s record, bond conditions, employment, and family-related matters, the details of what actually happened matter.

06/15/2026

A protection order violation can carry serious consequences, including jail exposure, bond complications, probation issues, and additional restrictions in related domestic violence or family law cases. Because one message can create major legal problems, anyone subject to a protection order in Colorado Springs should speak with us before taking any action that could be viewed as a violation. Contact In Bio

05/30/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about DUI law is that you cannot be charged with DUI if your vehicle is parked. In reality, Colorado law focuses on whether a person was in "actual physical control" of the vehicle while impaired, and that determination can depend on factors such as where the keys were located, whether the engine was running, where the vehicle was parked, and the driver's ability to operate the vehicle. Every case is highly fact-specific, and simply being asleep or sitting in a parked car does not automatically mean a conviction is inevitable. Because the stakes can include license consequences, fines, probation, and even jail time, it is critical to have an experienced Colorado DUI defense attorney carefully examine the facts and challenge the prosecution's assumptions about actual physical control. Contact in Bio