Domestic Violence Lawyers in Vail

Advocating for the Rights of the Criminally Accused

The consequences of being charged for a domestic violence offense can have a lasting impact that resonates into your future. No-contact orders, mandatory arrest laws, and the societal prejudice connected to being arrested for domestic violence charges can restrict your future opportunities regarding family relationships and employment. In such cases, you should retain a domestic violence attorney in Vail as your criminal defense counsel.

At Heckman & O’Connor, our experienced criminal defense advocates will zealously advocate to preserve the integrity of the criminal justice system and protect your due process rights. With more than 40 years of experience handling criminal defense matters, including domestic violence cases, you can count on us to provide you with a comprehensive and effective defense strategy.

For more information, call us at (970) 919-1114 or visit us online for a free initial consultation.

The Law on Domestic Violence

Under Colorado law, domestic violence offenses involve the threat or use of violence or other abusive act directed towards another person with whom they had an intimate relationship. Domestic violence victims can include spouses, former spouses, unmarried couples, or couples who share a child in common, regardless of whether they live together or not. Importantly, physical contact isn’t a necessary element to support a successful domestic violence conviction. Threatening someone, intentionally damaging their property, and incessant phone calls qualify as domestic violence.

Under Colorado law, domestic violence offenses include:

  • Misdemeanor domestic violence. First offenses that qualify as domestic violence are treated as a misdemeanor.
  • Felony habitual domestic violence. Subsequent domestic violence offenses are escalated to a class 5 felony.
  • Violation of a protective order. When someone contacts another person in violation of a restraining order, the offense can be characterized as domestic violence.

Serious Representation from Serious Domestic Violence Defense Lawyers

Domestic violence charges carry with it significant criminal penalties. If you have been arrested under charges for domestic violence, you should immediately contact an experienced domestic violence attorney in Vail. Remember – you have the right to remain silent and to have counsel present for police interrogations. Although you may think you are doing the right thing by openly cooperating with police, you could be endangering your case. At Heckman & O’Connor, we are here to guide you through each stage of the criminal process.

Call our office at 970-926-5991 or contact us online to arrange a free initial consultation today.

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