Colorado State Representative ‘Encouraged’ to Resign
Castle Rock Lawyer for Domestic Violence Allegations
Today a Colorado House of Representatives member was encouraged to resign “in the wake of a report that he twice was arrested years ago on allegations of domestic violence” (The Gazette). The state Representative claims that the allegations were false, that no violence occurred, and he apologizes for any emotional pain he caused the women involved. The 2nd allegation was made in 2008, after an argument with his now wife (married in 2009). After an argument and a crash into a guardrail on I-70, a police officer charged the Rep. with domestic violence. The women stated that the misunderstanding “was totally blown out of proportion” by the officer, claimed that nothing violent happened, and believes that the arrest was “racially motivated.”
Douglas County Charges of Domestic Violence
This story is a good example of how someone could be falsely charged with Domestic Violence in Douglas County. An officer responds to a call, he knows an argument/misunderstanding took place, and rather than risk letting someone go who could have potentially hurt their girlfriend, he presses charges and makes an arrest. Thankfully for the man in this situation, the charge was eventually dismissed, but this is not always the case. While Domestic Violence is an add-on crime (a sentence enhancer) and never charged on its own, it will make any other crime you are charged with more serious. It is important to have an experienced lawyer represent you, who can put forward your best possible defense, and help bring to light what really happened.
Definition of Domestic Violence in Parker, Colorado | C.R.S. 18-6-800.3
In Parker, Lone Tree, and Highlands Ranch, the definition of Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-6-800.3 – is:
“an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship. “Domestic violence” also includes any other crime against a person, or against property, including an animal, or any municipal ordinance violation against a person, or against property, including an animal, when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation, or revenge directed against a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship.”
“Intimate relationship” means “a relationship between spouses, former spouses, past or present unmarried couples, or persons who are both the parents of the same child regardless of whether the persons have been married or have lived together at any time.”
Defense Attorney for Domestic Violence Charges in Castle Rock
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If you or a loved one is charged with Domestic Violence in addition to another criminal offense in Castle Rock, be smart. Exercise your right to remain silent and contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at O’Malley and Sawyer. Call us 24/7 at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.
