What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is a problem in the U.S. and it gets talked about a lot, but what is it, exactly? It refers specifically to behavior perpetrated by one intimate partner against another as part of a systematic pattern of power and control and is characterized by willful intimidation, physical assault and…
Breaking the law is a negative mark on your record that you may not want future schools, landlords or employers to see. There are two ways to clear your criminal record information: Through expungement or through a sealing. Does either of these even apply in your situation? As a quick comparison, an expungement is when…
Campuses are obviously a huge role in the day-to-day lives of college students as they work towards their degrees. With everything you have to look at not only state laws and local ordinances, but federal law as well. Possession of marijuana is still illegal under federal law, and colleges and universities have to be very…
“Family Law” is a broad description that refers to several different legal areas that involve every aspect of familial relationships. When a life changing event happens within a family, the legal matters that follow to resolve these issues all fall under this category. Those areas of practice include divorce, military divorce, child custody, child support,…
This week we’ll discuss how you should handle both communication with your ex- and what (if anything) you should say on social media during your divorce or child custody case. Whenever I meet with potential new clients, whether it’s a new matter or a modification of prior orders, I always ask how do you communicate with…
If you are faced with defending false accusations of domestic violence, contact Colorado Springs’ top-rated defense attorney, Andrew Bryant, today. Don’t let your life spiral out of control, get in contact with us ASAP to protect yourself from false allegations. What Happens If You’re Wrongly Accused? If you find yourself in a situation where you have…
I get the question, “can I refuse a Breath or Blood test?” all the time. What are my rights? Can I refuse once you’ve been pulled over? In today’s blog, your favorite Colorado Springs defense attorney Andrew Bryant discusses this exact topic. The short answer is yes, of course you can choose to refuse a chemical test. The…
