Archives for: April 20th, 2015

Can You Get Charged with Domestic Violence for Self-Defense?
Apr 20
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

Imagine you are in a fight with your spouse. Things get out of hand, and he or she threatens you with a knife. After unsuccessfully trying to defend yourself with words, you may feel you have no choice but to use physical force to prevent yourself from being injured or killed. You assume you are justified in your actions because you are acting in self-defense, so it comes as a nasty shock when police officers arrive on the scene and [...]

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The Different Types of Domestic Violence Protective Orders
Feb 10
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Protective Orders

Domestic violence charges are some of the most serious accusations that a person can face. Because domestic violence charges are so severe, they are also some of the most complex—as are the accompanying protection orders that generally come with them.

In a domestic violence case, it is relatively common for the victim to serve the alleged abusive partner with a protection order. A domestic violence protection order, also known as a restraining order in Colorado, establishes certain parameters that will [...]

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