Severance, CO Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Did you call the cops on him initially, then changed your mind when they arrived at your door (or something similar to that)? Or was it someone else that initially contacted the police regarding a disturbance of sorts? Whatever the situation, the prosecutor can try to move forward with the case even if you do not want to. Your boyfriend should contact a criminal defense attorney in your area who may be able to get involved in the case, to mitigate consequences and potentially get charges dismissed.

The consequences can be wide ranging depending upon where the case is pending, what your criminal history is, the circumstances of the crime, whether you have an attorney, etc. The bottom-line is that often, the most serious consequence is a permanent conviction record that you cannot (currently) under Colorado law ever seal! That is why it is so important to consult with a qualified attorney who can advise and assist you with this matter to try and do everything you can to avoid that permanent conviction that will cost you more in the future than any immediate fine, court cost, or even a few days in jail! I talk to people almost every day who have similar supposedly "minor" charges on the record from several year ago (when they were "young and dumb") and they cannot now find a job or rent an apartment because that "minor" conviction keeps popping up on a background check. In today's information age, there are no more minor convictions!