Colorado Springs Domestic Violence Lawyer
Criminal domestic violence charges and Civil Protection Orders are two different processes that often arise out of the same fact pattern. The police initiate the first process, one of the parties initiates the second process. The two processes are handled separately and have different consequences to the accused. Both processes require quick and vigorous defense if the accused is to avoid serious consequences.
Physical abuse and threats of violence can turn your life into a living nightmare. False accusations of domestic violence can do so too. When emotions are high, the truth is often the first victim. Do not let yourself become the second victim.
Your future and your children's future may depend on help from a committed and capable lawyer. As an experienced family law firm, Royal A. Martin, P.C. can provide you with advice and representation in domestic violence matters and help end your nightmare.
Call us at (719) 473-7733 to arrange a consultation.
You Do Not Have To Live in Fear
Domestic violence is a crime. Women, men, and children can be the victims of domestic violence. You or your children do not have to suffer abuse or live with threats of violence. What most people do not realize is the effect of domestic violence between spouses upon their children. They are harmed in real an unimagined ways. What ever else you do as an adult parent, protect your children.
It is important to get out of a violent relationship before it gets worse. The court may issue a personal protection order requiring the violent spouse to leave the residence and to remain a certain physical distance from the victim and children. In Colorado Springs, call TESSA at 633-3819 or 633-1462 for information about protection orders.
The police can issue a temporary protective order immediately. The protected party is generally given temporary care and control of the children for a period of up to 120 days. Following the issuance of this order, the court will schedule a hearing for a permanent order of protection. Our firm, Royal A. Martin, P.C., can represent you at this hearing, and seek to obtain a permanent restraining order. When children are involved, we can also act to obtain a modification in your child custody order or restrictions to your former spouse's parenting time visitation privileges.
Overcoming False Accusations of Violence
In situations involving divorce, and especially where child custody disputes arise, sometimes a party will attempt to gain an advantage by making false criminal accusations of domestic violence or seeking an unwarranted civil protection order against the other party.
In these cases, an effective and assertive defense of these allegations is absolutely essential. A domestic violence conviction can have a significant adverse effect on your rights, including the inability to own a firearm or to secure or maintain a security clearance. In addition, many potential employers automatically reject the job applications of persons with domestic violence convictions.
If you are wrongly charged with domestic violence or a temporary civil protection order has been issued against you, you need to get immediate help. Attorney Royal A. Martin will work to build a strong and effective defense on your behalf.
For a consultation with Royal A. Martin, call (719) 473-7733, or contact us online Link to Contact Us page.
Royal A. Martin, P.C.
320 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 473-7733
Fax: (719) 473-9271
Serving clients in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the surrounding areas, including the cities of Security-Widefield, Manitou Springs, Fountain, Woodland Park, Black Forest, and Falcon, and Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, the Air Force Academy, and Schreiver Air Force Base.
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