Colorado Domestic Violence Lawyer

Defending Those Accused Of Domestic Violence in Colorado

In the United States, “domestic violence” is defined as any pattern of behavior used to gain or maintain control over an intimate partner. The term "intimate partner" refers to housemates, roommates, family members, dating partners, or other close acquaintances.

You might think that domestic violence is only committed between husbands and wives. This is false. Domestic violence can occur between individuals in any domestic relationship. People of all races, sexes, and socioeconomic backgrounds are affected by domestic violence. At Cantafio & Song PLLC, our domestic violence attorneys in Colorado have extensive experience in handling these types of cases and are ready to provide a strong legal defense on your behalf.

Have you been accused of domestic violence? Call Cantafio & Song PLLC today at (888) 458-0991 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Colorado domestic violence attorneys.

Types Of Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse comes in many forms. The three most basic forms of domestic violence are:

Emotionally abusive individuals may call victims names and attempt to insult them incessantly. By continually criticizing, acting possessively, or stalking their victims, emotional abusers tear down the self-esteem of people close to them in an effort to gain control. Emotional may go unnoticed, but it is often characterized by specific habits. For instance, an emotionally abusive spouse may not want his/her husband/wife to work. Why? Without an income, the victim is financially dependent on the abuser. This is a form of control.

Physical abuse is less convoluted and easier to identify. Physically abusive individuals may damage victims' property by punching walls, kicking doors, and throwing objects. They may bite, kick, slap, or choke their victims, or they might attempt to scare victims by driving dangerously. Physical abusers have been known to trap their victims at home or abandon children (and other victims) in dangerous or unfamiliar places. All of these situations are used to intimidate victims so that their abusers have more power over them.

Sexual abusers may objectify women and follow unrealistically strict gender roles. If a partner constantly accuses his/her significant other of cheating or is jealous of outside family and friend relationships, he/she may be sexually abusive. Partners that demand sex, are physically violent during sex, or attempt to insult their partners in sexually demeaning ways are considered sexually abusive. Additionally, abusers may be manipulative and controlling.

What is the Punishment For Domestic Violence in Colorado?

In a domestic violence case, the accused can face a protective order as well as potential penalties if convicted. Some of these penalties can include the following:

If convicted, you could also lose your right to have firearms. Because of the severity of the potential penalties you can face in a domestic violence case, it is important that you retain a skilled domestic violence attorney in Colorado to defend you.