What Happens If You’re Charged with Violating a Colorado Restraining Order
Jan 4
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Protective Orders | Restraining Orders

If you have been charged with violating a restraining order in Colorado, it’s important to know what happens next. In this post, we’re going to explain the restraining order laws in our state as well as the penalties for violating an order.

Understanding Protective Orders in Colorado

A protective order, otherwise known as a restraining order, prohibits you from contact with a person who believes that you intend to do them harm. The order is intended to prevent touching, tampering, [...]

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When Are Restraining Orders Issued In Colorado?
Feb 2
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Restraining Orders

If you have ever been in a fight with another person, you know that sometimes you say things you don’t mean. For example, a partner could threaten leaving, taking your kids, taking your property, or even filing a restraining order.

Most of the time, these threats are empty and don’t amount to anything after you’ve both calmed down. But what happens if a partner, roommate, or family member does decide to file a restraining order? When are they issued, and [...]

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What Does a Restraining Order Do?
Jan 18
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Restraining Orders

A restraining order – also called a protective order – is an order issued by a judge that tells one person to stay away from and not to communicate with, threaten, or hurt another person. Protective orders are usually used in domestic violence cases to protect victims and family members.

Whether you’re an individual seeking a protective order against someone else or another person is seeking a protective order against you, it’s important to understand the conditions of a protective [...]

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What You Can and Can’t Do Under a Restraining Order
May 11
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Restraining Orders

In Colorado, a protection order can be obtained on the mere word of another person and with no notice to you.

Often referred to as “restraining orders,” protective orders are legally enforceable documents ordering one person to stay a certain distance away from the person who filed for protection and avoid contacting them. To secure a temporary protection order against you, all someone needs to do is go to court and claim you have been abusive towards them. No proof [...]

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