H. Michael Steinberg has 42+ years of experience practicing Colorado criminal law. Mr. Steinberg strives to stay current with the ever changing aspects of criminal law issues and updates resulting in his extensive knowledge of successful criminal defense as well as appellate work. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association, and the Colorado and Arapahoe Bar Associations.

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What Happens If You Violate a Colorado Criminal Protection Order?

Introduction

It usually starts small: a text that says “I just want to explain,” a wave across a parking lot, a message passed along through a mutual friend. Under Colorado law, any of these can be treated as a violation of a protection order, and the consequences can arrive faster than the case that produced the order.

A violation of a Colorado criminal protection order can lead to arrest, a new criminal charge, possible jail and fines, contempt of court, and serious consequences in the underlying criminal case.

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