Domestic Violence Attorney In Colorado Springs

Is It Possible To Beat Domestic Violence Charges In Colorado Springs?

Yes, It Is Possible To Beat A Domestic Violence Charge – But Only With An Experienced Colorado Springs Criminal Lawyer Who Has Defended Thousands Of Cases.

I Can Beat Your Domestic Violence Charges – But Only If You Act NOW! – Jeremy Loew

Can You Beat A Domestic Violence Charge?

If you are accused of domestic violence in Colorado Springs, there is huge pressure to convict.

In fact, even if you are not guilty of this crime, you will be pressured to accept a plea of guilty – DON’T Say A Word Until You Contact Jeremy Loew!

Domestic violence has always been a serious offense. The State of Colorado moves domestic abuse and domestic violence cases quickly through the court system. Often they’re rammed through with a fast-track strategy. Without the very best legal representation, alleged offenders are often under-represented and are pressured to plea-bargain for a crime they did not commit.

Given the added attention of some high profile domestic abuse cases over the years, the pressure has ratcheted up to get convictions. You will need the best Colorado Springs criminal attorney if charged with domestic violence.

What Is Domestic Violence In Colorado Springs?

If you read the legal definition from Colorado Law, you’ll learn exactly what domestic violence in Colorado Springs is, and how it’s punished. In short Domestic Violence doesn’t include only acts of violence such as hitting, pushing, shoving and more.

This type of violence also includes threats are directed to an “intimate partner.” 

Colorado law defines domestic violence as per C.R.S. 18-6-800.3(1); “an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship. “Domestic violence” also includes any other crime against a person, or against property, including an animal, or any municipal ordinance violation against a person, or against property, including an animal, when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation, or revenge directed against a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship.”

Intimate relationship is defined in C.R.S. 18-6-800.3(2) as: “a relationship between spouses, former spouses, past or present unmarried couples, or persons who are both the parents of the same child regardless of whether the persons have been married or have lived together at any time.

Charged With Domestic Violence? You Need An Experienced Domestic Violence Attorney

You need to find legal representation right away if you get mixed up in a domestic violence situation because there is a huge pressure to convict. And, the punishments (jail time + fines) can be severe and long-lasting. 

An experienced and compassionate Colorado Springs domestic violence attorney such as Jeremy Loew can help you fight any domestic violence charges you or your loved one may be facing. It is important to realize that in Colorado, a domestic violence charge is not considered a separate crime on its own! Instead, it is an additional charge added on to another crime. This means you cannot be charged for domestic violence alone.  It must be accompanied by another charge such as assault or harassment.

Domestic Violence Charge Is Difficult To Plea Bargain To Lessor Crime

Meaning that, once a domestic violence charge has been added to another crime, it is very difficult to be plea bargained to a lesser crime that would not include the domestic violence rider.

Furthermore, if the accuser changes his or her mind, they cannot drop the charges. Only the district attorney’s office may drop charges if deemed appropriate.

The police have very clear requirements when a charge of domestic violence is alleged. In other words, the odds are stacked against you. You need the best domestic violence attorney in Colorado Springs – Jeremy Loew.

Colorado Police Officers Are Required To Make An Arrest

Colorado law requires a police officer to make an arrest when probable cause of domestic violence is present.  The officer required to consider the following:

• Any prior complaints of domestic violence
• The relative severity of injuries inflicted on each person
• The likelihood of future injury to each person, and
• Whether one of the persons acted in self-defense.

In addition, the police must preserve pertinent evidence, such as dispatch tapes, any on-scene audio or video recordings, physical evidence, medical records, and witness statements.

The arresting officer must also note in the incident report whether any children saw or heard the offense. Don’t be surprised if the alleged victim files for a protection order.  In a domestic violence case emotions and tempers are usually running very high on both sides.  Keeping your distance can help calm people down so cooler heads may prevail.

The tough part is that in addition to being restrained from having contact with the plaintiff, the defendant is also prohibited from returning to his or her home if shared with the plaintiff.

You May Be Prevented From Seeing Your Children

And, some protection orders prevent defendants from visiting their children.  It is critical that you abide by the restraining order. In the time between the arrest and a trial (if it goes that far) it is important to gather as much information as possible.  You are entitled to see all official documents pertaining to the case.

You or your attorney should ask for a list of witnesses that may be called, copies of medical records or reports about any physical injuries the plaintiff claims to have suffered. In addition, you can get copies of all evidence they plan to introduce at trial like photos, recordings or expert reports.

Remember to get police reports and any statements or forms the plaintiff may have filled out along with the temporary restraining order hearing transcript. Armed with all the information, you can first determine if the complaint constitutes domestic violence by the statute’s definition.

If the charge does meet the threshold, there are two key defense strategies:

• Self- defense or the alleged victim is lying
• Making the accusation up

Were You protecting yourself during the alleged domestic violence altercation?

A defendant may be justified in the use of physical force toward the plaintiff if the defendant reasonably believed such force was necessary to protect against the use of unlawful force.

Domestic violence claims can result in severe legal consequences for defendants including criminal penalties, heavy fines, and even jail.

You need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Make your first call to Jeremy Loew at The Law Office Of Jeremy Loew and he will help you mount a serious defense.  Call (719) 387-4111 today or click HERE to contact Jeremy Loew.