When most people in Larimer County, and throughout Colorado, think of domestic violence, physical altercations between people who live together come to mind. There are a number of situations, however, which may be considered domestic violence in the state of Colorado. By understanding the state’s laws on this type of offense, it may help people to avoid situations that could result in them facing criminal charges.
Many people believe that domestic violence is physical assault or abuse committed by a person against his or her spouse or partner. In addition to physical violence, however, domestic violence may also include economic, emotional, sexual or verbal abuse, according to Colorado’s Domestic Violence Program. As such, any behavior that is meant to blame, frighten, humiliate, hurt, injure, intimidate, terrorize or wound a person with whom the accused is currently in, or was previously in, an intimate relationship with may qualify as domestic
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According to the Colorado Bar Association, the penalties a person faces for a domestic violence conviction vary based on a number of factors, including his or her access to weapons, the duration of the relationship, issues with substance abuse and the severity of the offense. Depending on these, and other factors, people may receive a deferred sentence, community corrections, probation or prison. In some cases, the court may also order a person to complete a domestic violence treatment program.
What may seem to be a minor incident between two partners could easily result in domestic violence charges in the state of Colorado. The potential penalties associated with these charges could have a life-changing impact on those who are accused. As such, people who are facing these types of charges may benefit from obtaining legal representation. An attorney may explain their rights and options, as well as help them to develop a thorough criminal