Category: Domestic Violence

Evidence Is Even More Important In Domestic Violence Cases

Jan 5
2015

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Categories: Domestic Violence

The state of Colorado rightly sees domestic violence as a cancer that needs to be wiped out if our most vulnerable citizens are ever going to be able to feel truly safe. Because of this, our statutes on domestic violence are weighted towards empowering alleged victims and making sure that everything is done to punish perpetrators. Case-in-point: when someone in Colorado makes a domestic violence complaint and the police are

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Why a Victim Can’t Drop Charges for Domestic Violence in Colorado

Oct 13
2014

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Once the wheels of a domestic violence charge are set in motion, it can be hard to stop the case from going forward—even if the alleged victim wants the charges dropped. Although that sounds unreasonable to some people, the reasoning behind this strict law is based on historical findings about domestic abuse and victim safety. Let’s look at our state’s domestic violence laws a little more closely so that you

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Behaviors That May Be Red Flags for Domestic Violence

Jul 28
2014

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All too often, abusive relationships start with a few minor issues that escalate into psychological or physical abuse on the part of one or both individuals. People who have been in these relationships often admit that they had a “gut feeling” early on that something was wrong, but that they ignored the potential warning signs and rationalized staying with their partner.

 

It’s important for all people in relationships, men

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In the State of Colorado, Stalking Is Domestic Violence

Jun 23
2014

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Categories: Domestic Violence | Stalking

Some people jokingly refer to a friend as a “stalker” if they coincidentally meet around town. The idea of stalking is even played for laughs in some movies and TV shows, such as Wedding Crashers and Flight of the Conchords. But no matter how stalking is presented in popular culture, it’s actually a serious offense that falls under the branch of domestic violence crimes in Colorado.

 

Many people charged

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What You Need to Know about Restraining Orders in Colorado

Jun 4
2014

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Categories: Domestic Violence

A protective order, more commonly known as a restraining order, can have long-term consequences that neither the person filing the order nor the person whom the order applies to can anticipate. Even if the former has a change of heart and wants it removed, it can be difficult to dissolve or expunge a restraining order in Colorado. If you’re considering filing a restraining order or have reason to believe that

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