Domestic Violence Conviction

Alexis explains: "during the time that the case is open you cannot own or possess guns at all you can't own a possession ammunition either so for the entire time the case is open no guns if you have a conviction that lasts for the rest of your life"

Alexis explains: "now it doesn't affect your voting rights so if you get a misdemeanor charge and conviction for domestic violence you can still vote so it's not quite to the level of a felony conviction however domestic violence cases convictions equal no guns"

Alexis explains: "now the question is do you get your guns back truthfully the only way that you get your guns but your gun rights back after you've been charged with an act of domestic violence is one to beat the charge in other words don't have a conviction enter or if you enter into something like a deferred sentence where the case remains open but the conviction doesn't enter against you after the period of time that you've gone through probation done everything for your deferred sentence then you can get your guns back but the only way you get your guns back when you're charged with domestic violence is to not have a domestic violence conviction enter"

Alexis explains: "now this is a sticky area because under the second amendment we are allowed to have guns if we don't have any felonies and we're u.s citizens we're allowed to carry guns however if you are charged with an act of domestic violence in the state of colorado you do not have that second amendment right it is taken from you because you are charged now the question is whether or not that will stick or whether you'll be prevented from having your weapons for the entirety of your life the short unfortunately painful answer is if you have a conviction for domestic violence under the current laws in colorado you can never own a gun again"

Alexis explains: "that's it it doesn't matter what level of charge it is it can be the most minor domestic violence charge and by minor i mean like texting someone nasty things or texting them repeatedly if you get a conviction for that domestic violence charge you cannot own guns"

Alexis explains: "the big thing to remember is during the dependency of the case in other words during the time that the case is open you cannot own or possess guns at all you can't own a possession ammunition either so for the entire time the case is open no guns if you have a conviction that lasts for the rest of your life"

Alexis explains: "the short unfortunately painful answer is if you have a conviction for domestic violence under the current laws in colorado you can never own a gun again"

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Domestic violence charges can completely upend lives and futures here in Colorado. Beyond the physical and emotional trauma, domestic abuse cases come with lasting legal penalties that many don’t realize until it’s too late."