The Many Problems of Criminal Mandatory Protection Orders in Colorado A mandatory protection order (sometimes referred to simply as an “MPO” or a restraining order) is court order against a defendant (restrained party) in a criminal case which requires them to not harass, molest, intimidate, retaliate against, or tamper with any witness or … Continue reading
Chances are that if you are attracted to this article title, it may be too late for it to make a difference to you. Deciding whether to do a blood alcohol test, a breath alcohol test, or to refuse a test altogether is usually only considered by people AFTER they have already made … Continue reading
What is a Mandatory Protection Order (MPO)? Under Colorado Revised Statute 18-1-1001, whenever an individual is charged with a crime in Colorado, the court orders a mandatory protection order (sometimes called a restraining order). This order goes into effect at the time the person is advised of their rights at their arraignment date. … Continue reading