Domestic Violence as an Enhancer to Other Charges Under Colorado Law
Paloma Law understands that a Domestic Violence charge can have serious repercussions on your life. From losing job opportunities, housing, visas and even leading to deportation, a Domestic Violence charge can severely impact your life.
In the state of Colorado, a Domestic Violence (DV) criminal charge acts as a sentencing enhancer to other charges rather than as it's own separate charge.
When you are in an intimate relationship with another person and you are accused of intimidating, coercing or controlling them, you can also be charged with domestic violence. Physical violence is not required in order for it to be considered a crime of domestic violence.
As an experienced attorney, Erica White and her team of experts will work to find the motives behind false accusations and shed light on the reality of the relationship. We will provide you with the strongest defense possible.
Timeline of a Domestic Violence Investigation
If police respond to your home for an investigation of a domestic violence incident they will attempt to talk to both parties involved and any third party eyewitnesses.
If you are under suspicion for a domestic violence incident then an officer will attempt to contact you in order to get you to admit to your involvement in the incident. You have the right to decline to speak to officers and/or make any statements regarding what happened. More often than not speaking to an officer will not help you. If you do choose to make statements those statements can help an officer develop probable cause to place you under arrest.
Officer's are looking to determine who was the predominant aggressor. Dominant aggressor is the person determined to be the most significant, rather than the first, aggressor. Even if you did not start the fight you could still be charged with assault while the other person gets off free. It is important to talk to an attorney before making any statements!
If you don't speak to an officer they may still place you under arrest. If this happens stay calm, don't make any statements and call us immediately. We will be there to advise you.
Paloma Law has years of experience with domestic violence cases and can give you the expert advice you need.
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