Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Removal of charges

I was in an extremely abusive relationship and my ex set out to cause damages to me. I sent text messages out of anger from emotional distress and they pressed charges against me for harrassement and domestic violence charges were added as well (due to the zero tolerance law). I took deferred adjudication without knowledge on it to get out of jail. It is now almost impossible to get an apartment or a job now all because of text messages and now have to deal with the stigma of being considered a violent person. What can I do to clear this off my record? I am seeking to get my records sealed? Is there anything else I can do to help my future situation. I currently reside in Texas, but my charges are in Colorado.


Asked on 12/06/08, 11:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Marc Milavitz The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz

Re: Removal of charges

If the case was dismissed, you can petition the court to have your records sealed. Or you can hire an attorney to do that for you. That will prevent all but law enforcement to have access to those records.

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Answered on 12/07/08, 6:54 pm
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: Removal of charges

The "deferred adjudication " is key here. Comply with all conditions of the deferred. I would then file a motion requesting an order of dismissal issue. With that order, file a petition for an order to seal the records. Finally, get that order to the agencies holding the records. It isn't easy, but it is not uncommon.

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Answered on 12/07/08, 7:46 pm


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