Violation of a Protection Order Lawyer at the Larimer County Courts
What Happens if You Don’t Follow the Conditions of a Restraining Order?

Our top criminal defense lawyers advise that if you are subject to a protection order but fail to follow its conditions, you will be charged with Violation of a Protection Order, C.R.S. 18-6-803.5.  Violation of a Protection Order is charged any time a restrained party – the person subject to a protection order – violates a condition of the order.  Continue Reading

Fort Collins Violation of a Protection Order Attorney
Frustration Over Refusal to Modify Mandatory Protection Orders

Violation of a Protection Order is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of disregarding any of the terms of a protection order. Commonly, we see this related to Domestic Violence cases. Domestic Violence is a sentences enhancer that is added to any criminal charge when the people involved are in or have been in Continue Reading

Crime of Violating a Protection Order in Fort Collins
When a Larimer County Judge Won’t Allow Contact

When a person is arrested a crime in Fort Collins / Larimer County and it is considered an act of Domestic Violence, a mandatory protection order must be put in place before the person can be released from custody. It doesn’t matter what the allegation is. It could be something as serious as an Assault resulting in serious bodily injury Continue Reading

Violation of a Protection Order in Fort Collins
A Mutual Protection Needed

Protection orders are handed out like Halloween candy by magistrates and judges. While we find many of the protection orders to be overkill, this couple might just consider leaving theirs in place. The news report does not explain the circumstances surrounding the original protection order, but a man and woman both received a protection order preventing any contact with the other. Continue Reading

Crime of Violation of a Protection Order in Fort Collins
Judge Being Sued for Not Vacating Protection Orders

In all Domestic Violence cases (along with some other types of cases), a mandatory protection order is entered when a person is arrested and charged with a crime. This protection order stays in place until the case is dismissed, the person is found not guilty at trial, or the person finishes serving their sentence after pleading guilty or being found Continue Reading

Social Media Sites can Cause Protection / Restraining Order Violation in Larimer County

Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook could cause you to violate your restraining order in Larimer County. We commonly see cases where a civil restraining order or criminal protection order is in place and liking the protected party’s post or sending them a friend request ends with a violation of a protection order charge. Restrictions of a Restraining Order Continue Reading

Extreme Risk Protection Orders Attorney in Fort Collins
What is the New Red Flag Law?

With the extended coverage on shootings and gun violence, Colorado lawmakers have passed a new law called Petition for Extreme Risk Protection Order or the Red Flag law, to become active on January 1, 2020. This law allows family / household members or law enforcement to file a petition with the court requesting that a person have their firearms removed Continue Reading