Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado
probation revocation due to harassment charge
If the victim to a harassment charge cannot be located and therefore does not appear in court, can the defendant still be convicted of harassment?
Asked on 8/29/06, 8:46 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Fenaughty
FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC
Re: probation revocation due to harassment charge
Generally no, as long as there are no other witnesses who saw (or heard) the event. The cops are witnesses and can testify to things they SAW. Object on hearsay/confrontation grounds if they try to intro any statements.
Answered on 8/29/06, 10:59 am