Domestic Violence

To many, domestic violence means physical assault that results in injury to the victim. However, that is only one form of domestic abuse. There are other forms of domestic violence, each with its destructive consequences to all parties involved. According to a recent...

No matter when you are, domestic violence is a serious charge. That being said, it is not unusual for a person to be falsely accused by a vengeful significant other. There is no doubt that a false domestic violence accusation can be stressful. If you find yourself in...

If you've been arrested on a domestic violence charge, you were probably instantly made aware of how even the accusations against you -- let alone a conviction -- have adversely affected your life. More than likely, you've been served with a restraining order that...

The U.S. military holds its soldiers to high standards. It doesn't look too fondly upon service members committing adultery, failing to pay child support or those facing domestic violence allegations. The different actions described above are just some of the many...

A domestic violence conviction works much like any other criminal charge -- it ends up part of your permanent record. If you're asked about your criminal history when applying for a job, then a domestic violence conviction on your record may limit your employment...

If the authorities in Colorado Springs arrest you on charges of domestic violence, you will no doubt want an attorney to represent you. You may think any criminal defense attorney will serve, but it is in your best interest to search for the right lawyer. While most...

According to research, false claims of domestic violence are uncommon. A paper published by The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence indicates that false claims are rare and that most victims are in real danger from violence. However, untrue domestic violence...

Crimes of property are often perpetrated by a stranger, and it is troubling but generally easy to recover from losing a possession. Crimes of trauma, however, are often more difficult because a person must get better from physical and mental abuse at the same...

Domestic violence is a common crime throughout Colorado and one that can lead to serious consequences. Those who have been arrested and accused of this crime need to know what type of penalties they will face if convicted. Domestic violence is not covered by one...