Those facing accusations of domestic violence in Lakewood may find themselves involved in the legal system for one of three reasons. The state may prosecute them, they may need to fight for custody of their children, or they may face a restraining order request. Of those three risks, the restraining order may seem like the…
Those closest to us tend to be the ones who can inflict the greatest amount of harm. This is the case for laws relating to domestic abuse in the state of Colorado. What is domestic violence? More specifically, what is emotional abuse, and is it penalized like domestic violence? Yes, emotional abuse is a form…
If you find yourself facing domestic violence charges, you are at risk of serious criminal penalties. Some people, terrified about going to court and risking the maximum possible penalty, will quickly plead guilty to their pending charges in the hope of avoiding jail time. While you may get probation instead of jail, a guilty plea…