Larimer County Domestic Violence Defense Attorney
Holiday Stress = Increase in Domestic Violence Cases?

Domestic Violence is a sentence enhancer that can be attached to any underlying crime when the two parties involved are or have been in an intimate relationship. This can apply to a low level misdemeanor, like Harassment or a high level felony, like First Degree Assault. While many think of the holidays as a time of family and fun, for Continue Reading

“ Intimate Relationship ” as Defined in Domestic Violence Statute

Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-6-800.3 is commonly charged throughout Larimer County, Colorado. Domestic Violence (DV) is not a crime in and of itself. Instead, it is a sentence enhancer which can be attached to any crime – whether it be Harassment, Theft, or Disorderly Conduct. All that is required is that you have an “intimate relationship” (or past intimate relationship) Continue Reading

Fort Collins Domestic Violence Attorney
Police Chief Charged with Multiple Charges of Domestic Violence Assault

Domestic Violence is a sentence enhancer charged with ANY underlying crime in Fort Collins and Colorado when the alleged victim and accused have been or currently are in an intimate relationship. A small town Colorado police chief was recently arrested and charged with a barrage of Domestic Violence offenses, including Second Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, False Imprisonment, and Harassment Continue Reading

Larimer County DV Assault Attorney
Football Player Charged with Domestic Violence Strangulation

When there is an accusation of domestic violence strangulation, the likely charge will be Second Degree Assault as an act of Domestic Violence in Fort Collins and Larimer County.  A professional football player is facing these charges after an altercation with his girlfriend. According to the report, law enforcement responded to a call and after discussing the issue with his Continue Reading

Domestic Violence Kidnapping Attorney in Fort Collins
Man Accused of Dragging Woman into Woods

Domestic Violence Kidnapping is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of moving a person with whom they have been in an intimate relationship without consent. A man was recently charged with this crime after he got angry at his girlfriend for not leaving with him. According to the report, witnesses claim that the man Continue Reading

Domestic Violence Charges in Fort Collins: DV for Any Crime in Larimer County

You can be charged with Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-9-106 for nearly any offense. This sounds ridiculous, and it is: Our legislature has caved and given in to victim’s rights groups. You can be charged with domestic violence in Larimer or Broomfield County for simple, petty acts like sending an unkind text to an ex-girlfriend, or canceling your boyfriend’s credit Continue Reading

Domestic Violence Mandatory Arrest in Fort Collins, Colorado – What a Mess

Mandatory arrest in a Domestic Violence case is Fort Collins, Colorado law.  However, the law is not equally enforced.  Our experience is that Fort Collins Police are 10 times more likely to arrest the man, than the woman.  Domestic Violence charges can result with spouses, dating couples, partners, former partners, or someone you’ve held hands with.  Prior sex is not Continue Reading