Hit-and-run accidents are on the rise in Colorado, with a 22% increase in 2023, according to the Colorado State Patrol. This growing trend is alarming for those involved and carries severe legal repercussions for drivers who flee the scene. Whether it’s a minor property damage incident or a crash causing serious injury, failing to stay and provide your information can lead to heavy fines, jail time, and more.
What Constitutes
Many people have a narrow conception of what domestic violence looks like. Typically, they envision a scared wife cowering from an abusive husband. Domestic violence can take many forms, however.
Not only can it include a variety of family members as well as significant others, but it also includes violence among same-sex partners.
Violence in the Colorado LGBTQ Community
The LGBTQ community has been slow to