You and your spouse are having a rather loud argument. Your neighbor calls the police to complain and the police show up at your door. They charge you with disturbing the peace. Then, one of the detectives speaks to your spouse because he notices their black eye. The detective suspects things got physical and adds…
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…