Chapter 27 - CHAPTER 27 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE ISSUES RELATED TO FAMILY LAW

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 27 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE ISSUES RELATED TO FAMILY LAW

Abraham V Hutt, Esq.
Marnie Adams, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 27.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 27.2 PRACTICAL CHALLENGES OF CRIMINAL LAW IN FAMILY LAW CASES

§ 27.2.1—Confusion Caused by Simultaneous Proceedings

§ 27.2.2—Constitutional Issues

§ 27.2.3—Ethics Issues

§ 27.3 ADVICE TO CLIENT CHARGED WITH A CRIME

§ 27.3.1—Remain Silent

§ 27.3.2—Polygraph Examinations

§ 27.3.3—Determine Whether a "No-Contact" Order Has Issued

§ 27.3.4—Ensure that the Client Understands the Mandatory Protection Order

§ 27.3.5—When Immediate Action Is Required

§ 27.4 SUBSTANTIVE CRIMES OCCURRING IN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

§ 27.4.1—Classification of Crimes

§ 27.4.2—Domestic Violence

§ 27.4.3—The Impact of Domestic Violence in the Family Law Case

§ 27.4.4—Child Abuse

§ 27.4.5—The Impact of Child Abuse in Family Law Cases

§ 27.4.6—Sexual Offenses

§ 27.4.7—The Impact of Sexual Offenses in Family Law Cases

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