Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Re: simple assualt

Essentially, you need to convince the DA you'll make a lousy witness, and that without you there isn't enough evidence to proceed to trial. Domestic violence isn't a separate crime; it's a sentencing enhancer. While true that in nearly all cases neither the DA nor the judge can withdraw the DV designation (unless in good faith the DA feels an intimate relationship can't be proved), the underlying charge itself (in this case assault) can certainly be dismissed.

Good luck.

Re: simple assualt

Be careful. AVs (alleged victims) who want the case dismissed often appear at court with defendants. This gives the prosecution the oportunity to serve them with a subpoena.

In CO, there is no way to get the DV charge dismissed. The AV can't do it. Go to trial. Do NOT enter into a plea bargain. Go to trial. Get counsel. Good luck.