You and your spouse are having a rather loud argument. Your neighbor calls the police to complain and the police show up at your door. They charge you with disturbing the peace. Then, one of the detectives speaks to your spouse because he notices their black eye. The...
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"The Highest Rate Of Acquittals and Dismissals"
— Equal Justice Foundation
You can defend yourself from a restraining order request
Those facing accusations of domestic violence may find themselves involved in the legal system for one of three reasons. The state may prosecute them, they may need to fight for custody of their children, or they may face a restraining order request. Of those three...
Is emotional abuse considered domestic violence in Colorado?
Those closest to us tend to be the ones who can inflict the greatest amount of harm. This is the case for laws relating to domestic abuse in the state of Colorado. What is domestic violence? More specifically, what is emotional abuse and is it penalized like domestic...
3 consequences of pleading guilty to domestic violence beyond jail
If you find yourself facing domestic violence charges, you are at risk of serious criminal penalties. Some people, terrified about going to court and risking the maximum possible penalty, will quickly plead guilty to their pending charges in the hope of avoiding jail...
How domestic violence charges can impact your child custody arrangements
When it comes to child custody cases, courts always focus on what is in the child's best interest. Family law judges tend to view domestic violence accusations similarly to convictions. The court may use such allegations against you in an emergency custody hearing,...
What does Colorado consider domestic violence?
Domestic violence has been in the news a lot lately. Reports suggest it has risen considerably in the last few months -- but that doesn't mean you're "guilty as charged" just because your partner makes an allegation. If your relationship can get heated at times, you...
What should you do if served with a protection order?
An accusation of domestic violence may end up hitting you like a ton of bricks. What can be even more disheartening is learning of such a charge by being served with a protective order. Like many people in Lakewood, you may hear the term "protection order" and...
Domestic violence arrest results in police officer’s firing
It may be difficult for many people in Lakewood to understand the implications that come with an arrest (particularly when the alleged offense involves an issue as sensitive as domestic violence). Those who stand accused of such crimes may not only face the potential...
Some immigrants make false claims of abuse for citizenship
When immigrants move to America to be with their spouse, many become victims of abuse. There are predators who use their foreign spouse’s pending immigration status as a way to manipulate and control them. This can go on for years before discovered and some never...
False domestic violence allegations and custody issues
When someone is accused of domestic violence by a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse or even child, their life as they know it may change indefinitely. These are very serious accusations that can lead to many different hurdles in one’s life, such as time in prison and the...
