Colorado Teens Can Face Domestic Violence Charges, Too
Mar 10
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Teen Violence

No one has to tell parents that emotions for teenagers tend to run high. During these years, it’s not uncommon for teens’ emotions to swing wildly from one end of the spectrum to the other or for these feelings to be accompanied by verbal or physical altercations.

Unfortunately, when these big emotions rear their ugly heads in romantic relationships, problems can ensue. Couple this with teens still learning to navigate the complexities of sex, romance, and intimacy, which can be [...]

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Turkey Day Family Fight? Could Be CO Domestic Violence
Dec 1
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

The holidays are a joyous time for many people but can also lead to heightened stress and other challenges, straining personal relationships. This is precisely why domestic violence in Colorado seems to get a bump during the holidays as families get together.

Domestic Violence in Colorado is a complex topic. Many average Coloradans don’t know what domestic violence is or how it is perpetrated. Can a simple squabble on Turkey Day land you in jail? Read on to find out [...]

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Menacing: It Can Be a CO Domestic Violence Offense
Oct 26
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Menacing

If you’ve received a menacing charge in Colorado, you probably have questions. Even if you think the charges against you are unfounded or the result of a simple misunderstanding, it’s vital to have all your questions answered – especially if the charge includes accusations of domestic violence.

A conviction for menacing with a domestic violence enhancement can have an enormous negative impact on your life. Not only can it lead to incarceration and fines, but it can also impact where [...]

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Accused of CO Domestic Assault? Here’s What To Do
Sep 29
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

It’s unfortunate that accusations of crimes involving domestic violence are common in the state of Colorado. Even when these accusations get made in the heat of the moment, they can still result in legal proceedings that can put the accused in legal jeopardy.

In Colorado, the situation is entirely in the hands of the police and, eventually, the prosecutor  once domestic violence gets reported. That’s why, if you get accused of domestic violence, it’s vital to understand what you should [...]

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Top CO Domestic Violence Misconceptions
Sep 5
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

The issue of domestic violence is complex, not only in Colorado but across the entire United States. Still, Colorado has created its own laws to help deal with this issue, as a way to make the state a safer place for everyone to live.

Still, domestic violence laws in and of themselves can’t fix everything. Part of the work is for people in the community to understand what is and isn’t true about domestic violence, because there are a lot [...]

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