Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

3rd Assault Child Abuse

Here is the situation. My wife had me charged with 3rd Assault/Child Abuse for slapping my daughter. I've only been in trouble one time before 4 years ago and it was dismissed (domestic violence) after completing court ordered counseling. What is going to happen to me?

thanks


Asked on 5/07/06, 8:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: 3rd Assault Child Abuse

Well, did you slap her? Did you have a good reason? There is a defense to child abuse that relates to appropriate parenting similar to self defense in some ways. But, if you slapped her for no reason, then you do not get to use it.

There are classes. You may be offered a deferred again, but they may want a conviction. This could be a reason to affect your parenting rights.

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Answered on 5/08/06, 12:55 pm


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