If you are involved in a domestic dispute and the police are called to the site, they will oftentimes use their own judgment to decide who is the victim and who is the aggressor. Unfortunately, their assumptions are not always correct. This mostly happens between a man and a woman, with the belief that the …
If you are concerned about your safety with a partner being violent, or fear they will become violent, then you should absolutely contact the police to ensure your safety. However, if you are calling the police in order to “teach a lesson” to your significant other, then you should proceed with caution due to unintended …
Frequently Asked Questions: Colorado Domestic Violence Q: Do I have to plead guilty to the charges in order to get out of jail? A. Absolutely not! Bond will be set for you and, once posted, you will be released. Do not plead guilty because you think you have to in order to get out of …
Life is full of stressful situations and it does not stop once you leave work and enter your home. Situations happen that can have many different explanations. Those facing domestic violence charges know this more than anyone, and it is helpful to educate yourself on how to be sure your side of the story is told. Because …
Domestic violence is a serious problem throughout the United States, and no less so in Colorado. As such, many Colorado laws have been created in an attempt to prevent incidents of domestic violence by imposing varying levels of punishment depending on the nature of the incident. Less publicized, however, are the wide-reaching effects a domestic violence …
Acts That Can Result in Domestic Violence Charges in Colorado Many people mistakenly believe that domestic violence charges can be filed only if someone was physically violent to an intimate partner. In Colorado, domestic violence charges may be filed against anyone who: acts in a physically violent manner toward someone with whom he or she …
Most often referred to as “the Lautenberg Amendment,” The Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban is a 1997 Amendment to the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997. Regardless of the proper title, this Amendment simply states that firearms are to be banned from use by those who have been convicted of domestic violence. Since 1997, the …
