When a person is arrested for any crime with a Domestic Violence sentence enhancer, then a mandatory protection order must be entered by the judge. This is why there is a mandatory arrest for DV cases. The person must be held in custody until they can get in front of a Larimer County judge or magistrate so the protection order Continue Reading
Category: Mandatory Protection and Restraining Orders
Mandatory Protection and Restraining Orders in Larimer County
In all criminal cases in Larimer County, a Mandatory Protection / Restraining Order – C.R.S. 18-1-1001 will be issued. Here are a few examples of offenses for which it is mandatory that the judge issue a restraining order in Fort Collins, Estes Park and Windsor: Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-6-800.3 Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-202 Child Abuse – C.R.S. 18-6-401 Disorderly Continue Reading
Fort Collins Violation of a Protection Order AttorneyViolation of Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence Go Hand in Hand
Violating a Protection Order is often charged in connection with a ongoing domestic violence cases in Fort Collins and Larimer County. The burden of a protection order falls on only one side. If the protected party reaches out, there are no consequences. However, if the restricted party responds, then new criminal charges can be filed. Larimer County Violation of a Continue Reading
Fort Collins Violation of a Protection Order Attorney | A Like on Facebook Leads to an Arrest
When a protection order is entered in a criminal case, it usually prevents the defendant from having any contact with the victims and/or witnesses involved in the case. But what constitutes contact? According to one judge, a like on Facebook meets the contact definition. According to the news report, a man was arrested for clicking the thumbs up sign on Continue Reading
House Bill 1060 and Protection Orders in Fort Collins | 9News Asks Terry O’Malley
9News Reporter Ryan Haarer recently sat down with Attorney Terry O’Malley to discuss a mistake made by the Jefferson County Jail and the law behind it. Apparently, a man accused of unlawful sexual behavior was released on bond from the jail without first appearing before a judge and having a mandatory protection order in place. A new house bill was Continue Reading
Restraining Order Against a 9 Year Old? Bullying and the Misuse of the Law
Bullies used to be handled much differently. If a kid was bothering you in school, a child was taught to stand up to the other child. If this didn’t work, parents worked with school authorities in Larimer, Boulder, and Jackson County to put a stop to the behavior. Rarely was law enforcement involved. The world is changing, however. In recent Continue Reading
Temporary Civil Protection / Restraining Orders in Larimer County
It is easy to get a Temporary Civil Protection Order (C.R.S. 13-14-104.5) against someone in Larimer County. All you have to do is file a few forms with a magistrate or judge. Temporary restraining orders are usually granted. Many people view this as a good thing – restraining orders protect people from becoming the victims of crimes, right? Unfortunately, this Continue Reading