Domestic violence incidents (whether real or made up) often take place behind closed doors. Because of this, prosecutors might count on the alleged victim to testify against the accused person to obtain a conviction. Sometimes, the accuser may change their mind. This...
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Why would someone make up domestic violence allegations?
Being accused of domestic violence is very serious. There are severe penalties if convicted for such crimes, including lengthy jail terms. There are also certain stigmas attached to these types of crimes. Nonetheless, it’s important to remember that all accused...
What is considered domestic violence in Colorado?
People in intimate relationships (dating or married) deserve to love each other without domestic violence. This act results in physical and mental effects that can last for years. But what constitutes domestic violence in Colorado? Below are five potential situations...
What happens when you call the police on your partner?
The holiday season is – for the most part – a truly wonderful time. But the combination of extra financial stress, time with relatives, and in many cases liberal consumption of alcohol, can also lead to domestic disagreements, arguments, and fights. When situations...
Colorado’s domestic violence problem continues to grow
Domestic violence continues to be on the rise in Colorado. While women are presumed to be the primary victims of attacks, males also suffer from emotional and physical abuse. While many experience false allegations, the problem shows no signs of slowing. The National...
What is tech abuse?
Domestic violence takes many forms. Victims suffer not only physical pain but also emotional trauma. With the advent of modern-day technology, predators have found new ways to torment their targets. Conversely, those tactics are also used to make false allegations of...
How often are domestic violence accusations false?
In 2022, allegations of physical and sexual violence against women are taken much more seriously than they used to be. This is a positive development from a victims' rights perspective. But could it also lead to people getting arrested, charged and even convicted...
Colorado’s increase in domestic violence accusations
With factors that include housing instability, increased firearm ownership, and a worldwide pandemic that forced Coloradans to stay at home, domestic violence calls to Fort Collins crisis lines jumped 40 percent in 2020. Early projections for 2021 will likely see an...
The rise of domestic violence accusations during the holidays
The holiday season sees a record amount of “family time” as loved ones gather together to commemorate the end of the year and the coming new year. However, reunions for some families will not be a happy occasion due. Tragically, the season that celebrates peace and...
New laws governing guns and domestic violence
Colorado Gov. Polis recently put pen to paper and signed into law three bills that had been introduced in the legislature in response to the March shooting in Boulder that left ten people dead, including one police officer. The most prominent piece of legislation...