Mandatory arrests under state law are not enforced equally in Domestic Violence cases, even if mandatory arrest is the law in Greeley, Colorado. Our experience shows that men are 10 times more likely to be arrested than the woman in these cases. Charges in Domestic Violence criminal cases can result from fights between spouses, partners, former partners, or a person you have just held hands with. Sex prior to an arrest is no longer a necessary component. Even with the law’s intended cooling off period, Greeley Police officers are required to make an arrest whether or not the “crime” happened – even weeks or months ago.
Colorado Law on Mandatory Arrest for Domestic Violence Charges in Weld County
Colorado statute C.R.S. § 18-6-803.6(1), provides that when a police officer is confident that there is probable cause Domestic Violence has occurred, they must arrest the suspect believed to have committed the crime. In addition, the person being held will not be released from the Weld County Jail until they have been in front of a judge and bonded out of the jail.
Weld County No Contact Order? No Contact with Family, Nothing Gets Paid, Everyone Loses
The No Contact Order in a Domestic Violence case presents many issues in Weld County. We talk to our families every day; we talk about how to pay our mortgage and bills, who is taking care of our children and many other daily living needs. District Attorneys and the courts do not care that we need to have contact to make decisions on these things. Colorado lawmakers do not care that is was a month ago when a little push occurred. The reality is that you can lose all that you hold dear simply because you cannot contact family to make important decisions.
Greeley, Colorado Domestic Violence Charges Result in Protection Order
In Greeley, Colorado, you can count on an automatic Protection Order in every Domestic Violence case. While most all other crimes are immediately bondable, in a Domestic Violence accusation, the law requires you to see a judge for the restraining order before you can bond out. Then, once the protection order has been written, you can bond out and be released. This results in many “innocent” people losing jobs due to the overprotective nature of this policy. To keep a job, you need to show up for work when scheduled. Sitting in jail for a couple of days will get most people fired.
Domestic Violence False Allegation in Weld County Requires Gun Forfeiture?
If you are facing a false allegation of Domestic Violence in Weld County, then you are required to surrender your guns and ammunition. You will have to file a written statement with the court to confirm a transfer took place. The guns and ammunition are required to be transferred to police, an FFL or family. If the statement of transfer is not filed within 3 days, you can be charged with a class 2 misdemeanor – regardless of the 2nd Amendment.
If you’ve been falsely accused of a Domestic Violence charge in Weld County, call our DV lawyers at once. Greeley courts and Colorado law are our expertise. We can ease your stress and help you understand and prepare for what’s up ahead.
Together, we can protect your future.
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