Mandatory Arrest

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Colorado has extremely strict laws regarding domestic violence. It does not matter if it was your significant other, a neighbor, or another person who made the call; if the authorities believe there is evidence of a violent domestic dispute, they will make an arrest ."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Colorado Domestic Violence is a serious charge. If you are in danger or have been falsely accused, it is important to seek legal help immediately."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Domestic violence is a serious crime. It can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions that impact the other partner in a relationship."

Alexis explains: "From the moment that call comes in, though, it's completely out of his hands, because once law enforcement is aware of an alleged domestic violence incident, they have to take action, they are legally not allowed to just look the other way. So if they believe that there's probable cause for a domestic violence incident, even if the husband is begging them not to charge his wife or take her to jail, he doesn't get a say."

Alexis explains: "once law enforcement is aware of an alleged domestic violence incident, they have to take action, they are legally not allowed to just look the other way."