People v. Allen

Opinion by

Judge SMITH.

The People appeal the trial court’s judgment dismissing criminal charges against the defendant, Ralph S. Allen. We reverse and remand with directions to reinstate the charges.

After having suffered repeated abuse, defendant’s wife obtained from the county court a permanent restraining order against the defendant pursuant to § 14-4-101, et seq., C.R.S. (1987 Repl.Vol. 6B). The court order prohibited the defendant from going to his wife’s residence and from contacting his wife in any manner without first obtaining permission from the court.

Following issuance of the order,…