Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges in Colorado hold an interesting position under the laws as written. Although the acts that constitute domestic violence come with a number of civil and criminal consequences – many of them quite far-reaching – technically, there is … Continue reading
Tagged Domestic Violence |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Domestic Violence
A recent report from the United Nations said that the most dangerous place for women to be was their homes – largely due to domestic partner violence. This doesn’t just apply to faraway countries, either. According to reports, one in … Continue reading
Tagged Domestic Violence |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases are not always easy to prove. Outside witnesses or surveillance may not be present, the victim’s perspective of the incident may be skewed by their relationship to the abuser, and not all violence leaves physical scars or … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Assault | Domestic Violence | Stalking
Domestic violence in Colorado is not an actual charge, but rather an “enhancement” to other, existing charges. Because of this, it is something that covers quite a bit of ground and can be attached to a number of different criminal … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence
The Denver police have a new chief, and he has already promised to use a new approach to tackle domestic violence cases in Colorado. What might this mean for those charged? Probably not a whole lot. Below, we’re going to … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence | Gun Crimes
In 2013, Colorado passed laws restricting the use and purchase of firearms for domestic violence offenders. The measure was created in order to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries from domestic violence in the state. Five years later, … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence
Police in Longmont, Colorado recently arrested Claudio Lee Casias for domestic violence despite the fact that he did not engage in any physical violence – or even threaten anyone. What happened? According to reports, Mr. Casias’s wife called police, saying … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence
If you are charged with a crime and told that you have a domestic violence enhancement, you would probably want to know what that means, right? It’s a strange term “domestic violence enhancement.” Does it mean that you are being … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic violence is in the spotlight. What does that mean for you? It will likely mean more people looking for and reporting potential domestic violence, which could lead to law enforcement officers showing … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence
Domestic violence situations are almost never cut and dry. If a law enforcement officer is called to a domestic violence disturbance, they have to rely on what they observe when they arrive at the scene as well as the accounts … Continue reading
