Domestic Violence

The United States Supreme Court recently issued a ruling regarding Colorado’s stalking statute that raises interesting issues related to the difference between one person’s intent and another person’s experience.  Previously, if a victim reasonably perceived a suspect’s statements as threatening, that was sufficient for a conviction. Under the new ruling, it is now necessary to prove …

Your spouse may have just been arrested and you’ve been told you’re a victim of domestic violence. You’re googling what to do next. You have a few quiet moments to think and aren’t sure what you want. Right now you can take some time to evaluate your relationship. Is this just a bad fight, or …

Lately, it’s been hard to open social media or news sites without seeing something about the Depp-Heard trial. We aren’t usually big fans of following cases in the media. The soundbites that are used are not reflective of the actual happenings that occur inside a courtroom. However, the media spotlight in this case does highlight …