Defending Against Colorado Restraining Order Violations and Criminal Contempt Charges
Apr 20
2026

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Contempt | Restraining Orders

Violating a Colorado protection order can trigger a new criminal charge and contempt proceedings in the same court, and any new sentence must be served back-to-back with the sentence you were already facing, not at the same time. That means a single phone call, text message, or chance encounter can double your exposure while you are still on bond or probation. Denver criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Jacob Martinez have defended clients against these charges across Colorado [...]

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Understanding the Different Types of Restraining Orders in Colorado
Apr 26
2024

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Restraining Orders

Restraining orders play a crucial role in protecting individuals from harm and ensuring their safety in Colorado. These legal orders can provide necessary safeguards in situations involving domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or other forms of threatening behavior. Understanding the different types of restraining orders available in Colorado, their specific criteria, and implications is essential for both petitioners seeking protection and respondents facing allegations. This blog explores the various types of restraining orders in Colorado and the importance of seeking legal [...]

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Challenging Unjust Restraining Orders: Legal Remedies in CO
Oct 27
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Protective Orders | Restraining Orders

Restraining orders, commonly known as protection orders in Colorado, serve as valuable tools to protect individuals from threats, harassment, or violence. However, there are instances where restraining orders are issued unjustly or based on false allegations. 

If you find yourself facing an unjust restraining order in Colorado, it’s essential to understand your legal remedies and the steps you can take to challenge it. In this blog, we will delve into the process of challenging restraining orders that may have [...]

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CO Protective vs. Restraining Order: How to Remember Which is Which
Jan 9
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Protective Orders | Restraining Orders

Many people think of protective orders and restraining orders as interchangeable. The truth is that they are two very different things in Colorado.

Here’s what you need to know about these two distinct orders, how they’re different, and what happens if one is violated.

Colorado Restraining Orders

Restraining orders are court-issued. They demand that a person suspected of domestic abuse or violence avoid contact with a victim.

What a Restraining Order Is

Anyone who fears for their safety can ask [...]

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Protective Orders, Restraining Orders – What’s the Difference in CO?
Jul 31
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Restraining Orders

This question has a simple answer. There is no difference in Colorado.

Protective orders, also commonly referred to as restraining orders, are intended to stop one person from harming another. It’s also referred to as a protection order. Therefore, we will use these three terms interchangeably.

Unfortunately, answering many of the other questions surrounding these orders isn’t so simple.

How do protective orders work? What are the terms of a protective order, and what happens if you violate one? If [...]

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