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False Domestic Violence Accusations: How Can You Protect Your Rights?

Shazam Kianpour February 12, 2026 No Comments

Being falsely accused of domestic violence can destroy your reputation, fracture your family, and jeopardize your future before you ever step into a courtroom. The emotional toll of defending yourself against fabricated claims feels overwhelming, especially when the legal system often operates on the assumption that an allegation equals guilt.

Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped if the Victim Recants?

MMM January 6, 2026 No Comments

A victim recants their statement after a domestic violence arrest has occurred. The simple answer is no. Prosecutors can move forward with charges even when a victim recants. Colorado treats domestic violence as a crime against the state, not just the victim, which means the decision to pursue charges rests

Colorado’s Mandatory Arrest Law in Domestic Violence Cases Explained

Shazam Kianpour December 28, 2025 No Comments

Colorado’s mandatory arrest law requires police officers to make an arrest when they have probable cause to believe domestic violence occurred, even if the victim doesn’t want to press charges. Unlike most criminal charges where bail can be set immediately, those arrested for domestic violence must spend at least one

Domestic violence focal point of recent U.S. House voting outcome

Shazam Kianpour April 5, 2021 No Comments

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 “strengthened laws around domestic and sexual violence against

Colorado’s long-arm statute cited in domestic violence case

Shazam Kianpour May 29, 2018 No Comments

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 if you are served such an order, “you must

Lots of Acronyms Re Protection Orders: What Do They Mean?

Shazam Kianpour March 17, 2017 No Comments

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 accused offender, comprise a broad gamut

Young girl may have died from domestic violence

Shazam Kianpour February 21, 2017 No Comments

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 trauma. The last individual to be seen with the young

Man charged with attempted murder for beating his own mother

Shazam Kianpour December 30, 2016 No Comments

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 for one Colorado man recently,

Domestic violence dispute ends in hostage death

Shazam Kianpour December 9, 2016 No Comments

Domestic violence has been on the rise in Colorado, with an above-average of incidents reported resulting in the loss of a life. These situations are always terrible, especially when a person is killed. The concerning trend continued recently when a man in El Paso County engaged in a several-hour standoff

New law provides harsh punishment for strangulation

Shazam Kianpour September 11, 2016 No Comments

Those who face some forms of domestic violence charges are in for a harsh awakening from some new Colorado legislation. Just three months ago, new legislation was passed making it a felony to strangle another person, and the Denver County District Attorney has been prosecuting strangulation cases with impressive zeal.

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