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...
Domestic violence a heightened concern over the holidays
The year-end holidays are a period of unaltered joy and thankfulness for legions of Colorado couples and families.Not all, though. On-point statistics annually reveal that the final few days of December and the beginning of the new year also mark a period of...
What are the ramifications of a Colorado restraining order?
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’s long-arm statute cited in domestic violence case
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...
Buffaloes cornerback arrested, suspended for domestic violence
A sophomore cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes has been accused of attempting to push a female companion down a stairwell. He has been arrested and charged with domestic violence, assault and harassment. He has also been suspended indefinitely, on the eve of fall...
Domestic violence charges can be very complicated
When it comes to domestic violence charges, as with any assault charge, context is important. Often, domestic violence charges lean on public conceptions to gain leverage, but in Colorado, there are number of defenses to assault charges that may decontextualize an...
Stand up against accusations of domestic violence
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,...
Lots of acronyms re protection orders: What do they mean?
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...
New law seeks to keep stalkers behind bars
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...
Young girl may have died from domestic violence
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...
