Domestic Violence Articles
What to Do After a Domestic Violence Arrest
Domestic abuse is a serious offense in Colorado. Even if you are only charged with a misdemeanor, you may be facing stiff fines, community service, counseling, anger management and domestic violence classes, and up to 24 months in jail.
Colorado is a mandatory arrest state, so if the police are called for a domestic dispute, they are required to separate the couple and least one person is going to jail. If you are arrested for domestic violence, you will have to spend at least one night and jail and you will probably be prevented from returning home for at least seven days.