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Colorado's legal system takes a tough stance on domestic violence. When domestic violence factors into assault charges, it changes the legal process and potential consequences significantly. This knowledge matters for anyone dealing with Colorado's criminal justice...
“Colorado is no exception.” So states an in-depth legal source on the state’s domestic violence laws. That informed overview duly notes Colorado’s unity with many other states that have mandatory arrest provisions in place for individuals who allegedly commit acts of...
The federal Violence Against Women Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1994 marked seminal legislation for victims of domestic violence. A recent Colorado Public Radio piece highlights the historical and important role played by the VAWA, noting that the enactment has...
The various phrases and acronyms listed immediately above all apply to the Colorado domestic violence realm and the prohibition of contact between an alleged criminal offender and victim.The smorgasbord of terms and shorthand designations can be confusing. Moreover,...
Colorado orders of protection issued in domestic violence cases are far from trivial things that can be considered casually by individuals subjected to their terms and conditions. We note on our Denver criminal defense website at Shazam Kianpour & Associates that...
Domestic violence charges can come after a variety of situations occur. We recently discussed how stalking someone might end with you facing criminal charges based on that behavior. This is only one example. Other examples include physical violence, financial abuse,...
Here's an immediate and closely relevant fact concerning family violence in Colorado: It's a widely perceived universe.That is, the range of activity that an alleged victim can cite as problematic, and the myriad types of criminal charges that can be levied against an...
A new bill is making its way through the legislature that may significantly change the way that those convicted of habitual domestic violence or felony stalking are treated by the court. The bill is part of a response to public outrage after a woman who filed a...
Domestic violence is always heartbreaking, but it is even more so when its victims are innocent children. Recently, a 2-year-old girl from Westminster died, and authorities suspect domestic violence played a part after finding that the young girl suffered head...
Domestic violence is not a welcome part of anyone's holiday season, but for many people, spending time with family this year will mean that old tensions and conflicts have the opportunity to flare up in ugly, destructive ways. Family tensions flared far out of control...