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...
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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...
What makes a domestic violence charge aggravated?
You may have heard the term “aggravated” in the context of criminal charges such as battery, assault and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is facing the prospect of domestic violence charges, you might be curious about how Colorado law defines an...
Is there a connection between domestic violence and mass shootings?
A recent shooting that saw a man shoot and kill his girlfriend and five others before turning the gun on himself has raised concerns about the link between domestic violence and mass murder. The tragic event took place at a birthday party and represents the fourth...
Did the global pandemic lead to an increase in domestic violence?
The worldwide pandemic kept many couples locked down in their houses. The most solid of relationships felt the strain. While many made the best of an admittedly bad situation, other Colorado residents were allegedly living in fear of their partners. Spending more time...
The effects of a restraining order in domestic violence cases
A domestic abuse charge can hound you well into the future. A conviction may lead to imprisonment, probation, fines and restitution. And from the beginning, you will likely face a restraining order, preventing you from contacting your estranged spouse or from being...
Domestic violence allegations can threaten your career
The incredible stress of 2020 – from the pandemic itself, to lockdowns, job insecurity, children unable to attend school, and the countless other ways that everyday life has changed – has contributed to an increased number of people being charged with domestic...
Is the rise in homicides linked to increased domestic violence?
In 2018, Colorado Springs set a new record for homicide cases with 39 by the end of the year. The milestone could be surpassed this year as the city marked its 34th murder accusation with another under investigation. The year before saw homicides drop to an...
Domestic Violence Allegations During a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of many businesses in Colorado and throughout the nation. Add to that shelter-in-place orders forcing families to remain isolated in their homes. Many feared that the combination of jobless Colorado residents, combined with...
