Domestic Violence

Should you ever be the recipient of a temporary restraining order (TRO), it is important for you to know the rules you must follow. Claiming ignorance after violating the rules of a TRO will not help your case in front of a judge. It will only make matters worse. You need to follow every single...

If you have been accused of domestic violence you likely have some serious issues going on in your personal life. Whether or not the accusation is true you will face a lot of instability and uncertainty moving forward. You might even wonder if your employer can fire you based on being accused of domestic...

Domestic violence is a serious problem in Colorado and the rest of the country. What many people don’t realize is that domestic violence doesn’t just happen between two people who are dating and living together. It also happens in family settings, where there are married people, children and other family members living under one...

Allegations of domestic violence can significantly impact your reputation. If the allegations turn into charges, your reputation might take a major hit. You might have trouble speaking to friends and family. You might get the cold shoulder at your place of employment. You could even lose your job. Let’s take a look at the...

A 48-year-old woman, who happens to be a former councilwoman and a mother of four, made headlines recently for her domestic violence arrest after an altercation with her spouse at their Colorado Springs home. According to the police, officers were called to the couple’s home in the middle of the night by the husband...

Imagine this situation: Your partner abuses you on a regular basis. Finally, you’ve had enough and you use physical violence to protect yourself. However, your partner then calls the police, says that you are the one who initiated the violence and tries to have you arrested. As you can imagine, this puts you in...

When domestic violence involves teenagers, people often wonder why the violence occurred or what sparked it. One key thing to keep in mind is that every situation is different. There is no single reason for violent episodes. For instance, one teen could suffer from an emotional disorder that makes them more likely to lash...

Unfortunately, domestic violence is a problem in many Colorado cities. However, there are times when accusations of domestic violence are completely false, even though the alleged offender is served with a protective order. As defense attorneys, we know how unfounded domestic violence allegations combined with protective orders can be a recipe for disaster. Alleged...

Relationships are difficult, whether people choose to enter them to create a family or they are born into them by family. Most people can settle disputes and vent frustration without the use of force, but members of families can be guilty of abusing each other. Research shows that people, especially women and children, are...

If you are convicted of domestic violence and someone takes a protection order out against you, do you lose your right to possess firearms in Colorado? In addition to not being allowed to buy more firearms, do you have to turn in guns that you already own? You do. This law has been on...

Spanking children has long been a disciplinary tactic, although it is much more controversial today than it once was. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) tells parents never to do it, no matter the reason. Why have they taken this stance? One reason is that researchers claim children who had to endure...

You are accused of domestic violence and your spouse takes out a restraining order against you. Nothing has been proven yet, but you know that you have to follow the order since violating it is a crime, even if you are later cleared of all of the original charges.You know the basics. Do not...