Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Sexual Harassment
While the circus of another presidential election is underway once again, the #MeToo movement continues to inspire conversation and bring forward accusations against predatory men. One candidate is already under fire for his alleged misconduct toward women. Surprisingly, it’s not … Continue reading
Tagged Sex Crimes |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Operating a motor vehicle in Colorado under the influence of, while impaired from, or with an excessive internal alcoholic content all fall under the umbrella of “Driving Under the Influence,” or DUI. There are a number of penalties in place … Continue reading
Tagged DWI |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Drug Crimes | Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | Marijuana
Last month, the city of Denver hosted its first free legal clinic designed to help Coloradans with old drug convictions to have their records expunged according to new legislation. In 2017 (three years after Amendment 64 was passed, and one … Continue reading
Tagged Criminal Record Sealing of Old Marijuana Convictions |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Drug Crimes | Prescription Drug Crimes
The abuse of prescription drugs is an emerging epidemic that’s now recognized as a significant threat to public health. The death toll from prescription drug abuse is huge, and even includes a number of celebrities, like Prince, Tom Petty, and … Continue reading
Tagged Drug Crimes |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: DUI | DWI | Minor in Possession
As a parent, St. Paddy’s Day doesn’t necessarily bring the same excitement that it used to. Teens and college kids throughout the country use the day as an excuse to wear green, drink loads of beer, and try to feel … Continue reading
Tagged Juvenile Crimes |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Probation Violations
Judges will often commute a prison sentence to probation, especially for first-time and/or low-level offenders. Under probation, your prison sentence is suspended and you are allowed to remain in the community. However, although probation is clearly preferable to incarceration, it … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Felonies | Theft Crimes
When someone is arrested for theft in Colorado, the charge can be classified as a petty theft, a misdemeanor, or a felony. What determines the seriousness of the charge? In most cases it’s pretty simple: the value of the items … Continue reading
Tagged Theft |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges in Colorado hold an interesting position under the laws as written. Although the acts that constitute domestic violence come with a number of civil and criminal consequences – many of them quite far-reaching – technically, there is … Continue reading
Tagged Domestic Violence |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Sexual Assault
In December of 2018, Colorado Springs police arrested a 67-year-old man on charges of aggravated sexual assault on a child, sexual assault on a child under 15 by a person in a position of trust, and other child pornography charges. … Continue reading
Tagged aggravated sexual assault |Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Everyone deserves a second chance after a DUI. After all, your first DUI may have been a simple mistake. People are less forgiving, however, after a second DUI arrest. If you thought you had to fight hard after your first … Continue reading
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