Being accused of abuse or domestic violence is devastating when the accusations are false. As difficult as it can be to deal with, defending yourself will involve far more than simply claiming that you…
After receiving a domestic violence charge, you might be unsure about your next steps, especially if you’re a first-time offender with a domestic violence charge in Colorado. At COLaw, we understand that you’re in…
In Colorado, domestic violence is defined as “an act of violence or threat of violence against a person with whom the aggressor has or had an intimate relationship.” However, it does not end there……
An estimated one in 15 children is affected by domestic violence every year, with the vast majority of these children bearing witness to the violence. Exposure to violence is traumatic for any child and…
Mandatory protection orders can affect many things in a person's life, from their criminal case to the exchanging of kids and contacting their spouse. It's important to know what protection orders are and what…
While some people think that family law and criminal law are two separate areas that don't interact, the two fields are often intertwined with one another. Whether it's inside or outside of the court…
With the wealth of information on the internet about virtually anything you could possibly want to know, it’s usually a good idea to take advantage of it and do some easy, affordable research to…
Assault involves unlawful contact with another person and is often regarded as a crime of violence. Colorado assault charges and defenses vary depending on the degree of the crime charged, the circumstances, and extent…
As we move into the month of February and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, we at Colorado Lawyer Team are thinking about the impact that holidays can have on couples. Extra stress,…
When we think of domestic violence, we often think of physical violence between intimate partners. Of course, such physical violence perpetrated upon a partner certainly qualifies as domestic violence. But, recognizing domestic violence means…
