In Greeley, Colorado, if you’re in an intimate relationship with someone, and the police get involved over your relationship, they will happily hand out a Domestic Violence enhancer. Anytime this is done, a skilled defense lawyer is your best bet at getting the charges against you dropped. Explaining yourself to the Greeley police will not help your cause. It would only serve to solidify evidence against you, so don’t make any statements.
An unusual story popped up in my feed today. A man recently killed his wife to keep her from testifying against him for their Domestic Violence case. It seems like this may be backwards thinking. Maybe if he had hired a skilled attorney like ours, he wouldn’t have been so nervous about his DV case.
What is Domestic Violence, C.R.S. 18-6-800.3, in Weld County?
In Weld County, officers will give you a Domestic Violence, C.R.S. 18-6-800.3, sentence enhancer if there is any claim that you have performed:
In addition to Colorado law’s definition of Domestic Violence, it is important to know that a DV charge is not its own charge. It is a Sentence Enhancer. It must be added to another charge. For example, in the above article, the man would be charged with Homicide with a Domestic Violence enhancer if they were in Colorado.
What are the Consequences for a Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer Conviction in Windsor and Milliken?
In Windsor and Milliken, when someone is convicted for a crime with a Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer, there are multiple consequences that come with the conviction. On top of the sentencing for the underlying crime, the person must follow a strict protection order for the sake of the victim, or they could face worse penalties. Additionally, the person convicted must also attend and complete Domestic Violence classes overseen by the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board. These courses can be very time consuming, costly, and intrusive on anyone’s life. You will need an experienced attorney to protect you from these unfair expectations set by Colorado law.
DO YOU HAVE A DV CASE IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
Be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Call the experienced Domestic Violence defense lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Weld County and the Greeley area for a free consultation.
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