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Is Domestic Violence the new Sex Assault?
Posted by: Jeff Wolf
October 09, 2009

Sex Assault is a crime in Colorado that can often times lead to lifelong supervision and stigma. If the new regulations being proposed for Domestic Violence treatment and supervision are passed, Sex Assault will have company. As the law stands right now, anyone convicted of any type of domestic violence will be required to complete thirty-six weeks of domestic violence classes. This is an arduous process, but it is nothing compared to what happen to some individuals if the new guidelines become law.

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"Domestic Violence"? What does it mean?
Posted by: Shazam Kianpour
February 20, 2009

While we hope you benefit from the information we posted above, it is important to note that we always suggest you contact an attorney to advise you and walk you through the legal process so that you can achieve the best possible result.

This blog was posted by Jeff Wolf, the Senior Associate attorney at Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C. You may contact him directly at our law firm at (303) 825-1075 or at http://www.shazamlaw.com/

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Domestic Violence and the Holidays
Posted by: Shazam Kianpour
December 23, 2008

While the holidays generally seem like a time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family, too often the stress of jam-packed and busy days like these can lead to household tensions that can have disastrous consequences. Too often we see a spike in Domestic Violence cases where spouses who are already under a financial stress seem to get angrier at each other while trying to cope with life, financial, and familial challenges.

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Domestic Violence - Why Was There an Arrest When Nobody "Pressed Charges"?
Posted by: Jeff Wolf
November 19, 2008

Something that everyone seems to always wonder is why someone accused of domestic violence always ends up in jail. It seems that this fact is never fully explained by police officers when they make contact with the defendant and their family. Often times, it is not the defendant (our future client) but rather a family member or even the alleged victim that ends up calling our firm for help. They always wonder why the officer took their loved one into custody regardless of whether the alleged victim is pressing charges or not.

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