Domestic Violence is not a typical criminal charge in Greeley and Weld County. It works a little differently. Let’s take a look at some frequently asked questions related to Domestic Violence cases in Colorado.
What is Domestic Violence in Colorado?
Domestic Violence is a not a criminal charge. It is, instead, a sentence enhancer. This means the reason for the arrest is some other crime, like Harassment, Telephone Obstruction, Criminal Mischief or Assault. If the alleged victim is someone the arrestee is currently or has been in an intimate relationship with, then it is charged as an act of Domestic Violence. The sentencing is based on the underlying crime, and then there are added sentencing requirements based on the DV designation.
What is the Punishment for Domestic Violence in Windsor?
Because Domestic Violence is not a criminal charge itself, there is no standardized punishment or sentence. The penalty for the case will be based on the underlying crime. So, if you were charged with False Imprisonment DV, the False Imprisonment charge is a class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail. If the charge was 2nd Degree Assault – Strangulation DV, the Assault would be a class 4 felony extraordinary risk crime, punishable by 2 to 8 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. The Domestic Violence enhancer would add additional requirements to the sentence, including completing DV treatment.
How much is Bond for Domestic Violence in Weld County?
Again, this answer will depend on the underlying crime. The more serious the crime, the higher the bond will likely be. A lot depends on the person’s criminal history as well, especially if there are prior Failure to Appears on the person’s record. However, there are some additional specific conditions that are entered when a person is facing a criminal charge with the Domestic Violence sentence enhancer. Some bond conditions that are specific to Domestic Violence cases include relinquishing any firearms and following the terms of mandatory protection order that will be entered.