Children can develop their planning, problem-solving and socialization skills through video games. Unfortunately, cyberbullying is rampant on online gaming platforms, and there is only so much parents can do to monitor their child's online behavior. While it's common...
Harassment
Defending against false harassment charges
Employers in Colorado are required to make a good faith effort to investigate workplace harassment claims. Therefore, if someone makes a claim against you, your employer will likely investigate your conduct. There are a number of steps that you may be able to take to...
What behaviors may lead to stalking charges in Colorado?
As someone facing a stalking charge in Colorado, you may have justifiable fears about the penalties you may face if that charge leads to a conviction. Defining exactly what does and does not constitute stalking in Colorado is sometimes tricky, because it may be tough...
Stalking: What is it and what are the consequences?
Colorado, like all other 49 states and the District of Columbia, recognizes that stalking is a serious issue. To prevent stalking behavior from escalating into behavior that results in dire physical consequences, the state has adopted several provisions that encourage...
Man arrested for harassment and stalking ex-girlfriend
Throughout Colorado, people become involved in relationships that go sour. In most cases, both parties will go their separate ways and forget about the other person. In some, however, people are accused of stalking and harassment. Those who are facing accusations that...
Man gets into woman’s car uninvited, charged with harassment
In Boulder and across Colorado, people can face allegations for crimes that can lead to jail time, fines and more. One of the most difficult on a personal and legal level is when a person is accused of harassment. In today's climate, there is greater sensitivity to...
How authorities define harassment
Harassment cases in Colorado or anywhere else in the country could either be civil or criminal. Civil matters include sexual harassment cases or those involving violations of housing laws. Criminal matters tend to involve cases such as stalking, and the states...
Man sentenced to 4 years for threatening texts, calls
On March 28, a Colorado man who was convicted on stalking and harassment charges was sentenced to four years in prison. According to the report, the Eagle County jury had deliberated for just nine minutes before convicting him. The man was reportedly living in a...
3 things any parent should know about video game cyber-bullying
Video games were a lot simpler when you were a kid. Back then, the only other person involved in your game of Super Mario Bros. was the person sitting next to you on the couch. Nowadays, the gaming experience has moved online, making it much more interactive than...