If you’ve been arrested on a domestic violence charge in Colorado, a no contact order is almost certainly part of your bond conditions. Violating it makes everything worse.
The Legal Consequences Are Serious
Violating a criminal protection order is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Colorado. The penalties are comparable to the underlying domestic violence charge that triggered the order. One violation can effectively double your legal exposure.
A violation also gives the court grounds to revoke your bond in the original case. You could end up back in custody while both matters work through the system at the same time.
How the Spiral Starts
This is how people get trapped. The emotional weight of a domestic violence arrest makes the no contact order feel unbearable. Reaching out — even with good intentions — can land you a second criminal case stacked on top of the first. Until a court formally modifies the order, it has to be followed exactly as written.
There Is a Better Path
Separation from your family is one of the hardest parts of this process. At Krizman Law, we work on two fronts from day one: protecting your rights and finding a lawful way to get you home as fast as possible.
The right legal strategy addresses what happened. It also addresses your life right now.
If you’re facing a domestic violence charge with a no contact order, call Krizman Law today.
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