04/27/2023
A domestic violence charge is what happens to other people!
Sometimes the best laid plans can go very wrong. Domestic Violence is a very serious charge that no one ever wants to think they’ll ever have to deal with.
We have successfully handled cases ranging from shouting and finger-pointing to naked people chasing each other with kitchen knives in the rain, to trying to kill a spouse in the front yard with a car.
If the police are called for whatever reason . . . SOMEONE IS GOING TO JAIL. Maybe even you. Even if you perceive yourself as the victim.
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" is not a criminal charge. It is a “sentence enhancer.” Accordingly, any type of harassment, taking a telephone away, threats, or offensively touching, becomes a “domestic violence” charge even if you and the other party have been in an intimate relationship.
If you have been charged with a crime, whether that be an assault or domestic violence, you need to protect yourself with experienced and professional legal representation. The consequences of a conviction for even a minor violent criminal charge, getting in a bar fight on a Friday night or a heated argument with a live-in girlfriend/boyfriend, can lead to serious consequences that include jail and a permanent criminal record.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
A conviction of domestic violence in Colorado can have serious consequences, both legal and personal.
Here are some of the potential consequences:
CRIMINAL PENALTIES
A conviction for domestic violence in Colorado can result in fines, probation, community service, and even jail time.
RESTRAINING ORDERS
A conviction for domestic violence can result in a restraining order that prohibits the offender from having contact with the victim.
GUN OWNERSHIP
A conviction for domestic violence in Colorado may result in the loss of the right to own or possess fi****ms.
EMPLOYMENT
A domestic violence conviction can make it difficult to find employment or maintain a current job, particularly if the job requires security clearance or involves working with vulnerable populations.
IMMIGRATION STATUS
A domestic violence conviction can also have implications for immigration status, particularly for non-citizens.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A domestic violence conviction can strain personal relationships and make it difficult to maintain custody or visitation rights with children.
It’s important to note that each case is unique and the consequences of a domestic violence conviction will depend on a variety of factors, including the severity of the offense, the defendant’s criminal history, and the circumstances surrounding the case. It’s best to speak with a qualified attorney for advice on how to handle a domestic violence charge.
With our more than 30 years of practice at the Eagle, Colorado office of Johnson Carey Law, we provide the kind of strong and aggressive defense that these cases demand. Our proven trial attorneys have built decade long careers supporting and fully pursuing a wide range of criminal defenses, and we have the resources and ability to help you. We utilize our network of other attorneys, psychiatrists, investigators, detectives, forensic accountants and other experts from Fort Collins and Denver to Grand Junction to assist us in our quest for justice.
~ EAJ
