Category: Domestic Violence

The Everyday Effects of a Domestic Violence Charge

Jun 7
2016

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Categories: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Battery | Domestic Violence

 

No one is immune to the consequences of being accused of domestic violence – just ask actor Johnny Depp.

 

On May 23, Depp’s wife, Amber Heard, filed for divorce and asked for spousal support. Two days after Depp rejected her request, she claimed in court that Depp had abused her throughout their 5-year relationship. Heard had a bruise on the right side of her eye, which she said

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Colorado Domestic Violence Defense Strategies

Apr 19
2016

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Categories: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Battery | Domestic Violence

 

Over the last few decades, lawmakers have come to recognize that domestic violence is a serious issue in our country. Charges and penalties have been increased to punish offenders and serve as a deterrent to anyone who might be inclined to engage in this kind of behavior.

 

But in an effort to protect victims, we have turned domestic violence charges into something that can completely derail an individual’s

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5 Things to Know About Domestic Violence Charges in Colorado

Feb 1
2016

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Categories: Domestic Violence

 

Domestic violence is described as a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship. It is often used by one partner to maintain or gain control and power over the other partner.

 

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), an average of 20 people are physically abused every minute by an intimate partner in the U.S. This is unacceptable, and it’s something that all of us need

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Domestic Violence and Protection Orders: What You Need to Know

Nov 23
2015

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Categories: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Violence | Protectiion Orders

 

Accusations of domestic violence are a serious matter—even if the alleged incident never actually occurred. In order to protect actual victims of abuse, Colorado has mandatory arrest laws for anyone who has been accused of domestic violence.

 

The law requires police to arrest any person when “there is probable cause to believe that a crime or offense involving domestic violence.” In the real world, this means that if

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The Link between Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Domestic Violence

Sep 21
2015

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Categories: Domestic Violence

 

 

Why do some people specifically hurt the ones they claim to love? It’s a question that has been plaguing those who deal with both victims and perpetrators of domestic violence for years.

 

Well, a new study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville has unearthed some interesting results regarding the link between substance abuse and domestic violence. The study found a strong correlation between the use of alcohol

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