Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Enjoying the 4th of July with friends or family at a barbeque? Many Coloradans will be doing just that… and far too many will end up getting DUIs on their way home. Why? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Fraud | White Collar Crimes
A 36-year-old Fruita woman was recently accused of collecting almost $10,000 in unemployment benefits while she was, in fact, employed. The investigation began in 2017, when a random audit of one of the suspect’s employers revealed that she had been … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Manufacturing | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking
On May 9, several law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest 25 individuals for drug trafficking and to issue charges to 12 others in a huge methamphetamine drug bust. The drug ring was in operation as early as July 2015. Police … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Domestic Violence | Gun Crimes
In 2013, Colorado passed laws restricting the use and purchase of firearms for domestic violence offenders. The measure was created in order to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries from domestic violence in the state. Five years later, … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Shoplifting | Theft Crimes
In Lafayette, shoplifting at the Wal-Mart Supercenter has become an epidemic, according to the municipal judge. In 2017, the town had 260 cases of shoplifting, as compared with 57 in the previous year. Almost all of the cases were committed … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Drugged Driving | DUI | DUID | DWAI
If you are facing drugged driving charges in Colorado, certain defenses have a pretty good chance of working… while others really aren’t worth your time. In this post we’re going to talk about common strategies people try with these types … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Have you been recently accused of forgery? A skilled Colorado defense attorney will have several possible defense strategies to help you fight your charge. In this post, we’re going to cover several of the most common defenses. Legal Definition of … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Sex Crimes
Sex crime consequences are some of the most severe in the Colorado criminal statutes – and for good reason. Sex crimes have long-lasting psychological impacts on survivors, and are a threat to society. To protect potential victims, convicted sex offenders … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
During certain times of the year, the Colorado Department of Transportation runs the highly publicized Heat is On Campaign in an effort to catch and arrest more drunk drivers. Typically, CDOT schedules Heat is On Campaigns around common drunk driving … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes
Burglary is typically depicted as someone sneaking in to someone’s house late at night through a window and tiptoeing around to commit theft. However, while this certainly is a form of burglary, it is not the only way that you … Continue reading
