My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado
so about two months ago i found out my girl friend of 6 months was cheating on me. I didnt want to believe it because i loved her so much. one of my friends told me to get checked so i did. she ended up giving me a std, most likely from the guy she was cheating on me with. when i found this information out i became very depressed and started using drugs and alcohol as a escape. one night when very drunk and mad about the situation i texted her (we had already broken up) and told her that i was going to kill her. my threats did include me saying i had a gun and bullets. i know this was a very foolish mistake and it was a empty threat, i never got in my car and went to her house, i dont own weapons and i really had no intent on hurting her. she called the cops and i got arrested for domestic violence and harassment. There is proof that she was not afraid, such as her texting back things like "u are not shit" u are worthless and a druggy" ect. showing that genuinely she was not afraid, and i can tell you she knew i wasnt serous. i am a 18 year old male about to turn 19. i hired a lawyer and trail is set for November. i know what i did was wrong, im not saying it wasnt. i would just hate for a drunk mistake to follow me my whole life and even include some jail time. any one have advice, its been two months since this all happen and im still very distraught about every thing. my mom had to sell her wedding ring to get me out of jail and court bills are putting my family deep in debt. thanks for your time -jake

