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In Denver County court, attorney Jacob E. Martinez achieved complete dismissal in a Hit and Run/Failure to Report an Accident case.  Mr. Martinez convinced prosecutors that his client did not violate the law when she did not report a highway collision that caused no damage to any vehicle.  Under Colorado law, an individual is required to report to police any automobile accident in which either personal injury or property damage occur.  If a person fails to comply with this law, [...]

Today, in Denver General Sessions Court, Denver domestic violence defense attorney Jacob E. Martinez achieved a jury trial acquittal on all counts.  After a three day jury trial, in which his client was charged with two domestic violence offenses — Assault and Disturbing the Peace — a jury unanimously found the client NOT GUILTY of both charges.  Two talented prosecutors tried the case against Mr. Martinez’s client.  However, Mr. Martinez forcefully conveyed to the jury that it was his client, [...]

Recently, in a Jefferson County DUI case, Denver DUI attorney Mr. Martinez negotiated a resolution in which all alcohol-related driving charges were dismissed, and his client was able to enter a plea to Reckless Driving.  Mr. Martinez’s client only lost his license for one month, he served no jail or probation, and he was not sentenced to any community service.  Most importantly, he was able to avoid having the black mark of what would have been his second impaired driving [...]

Twice in the last year, Denver criminal defense attorney Jacob E. Martinez has had the opportunity and privilege to participate in a local school’s career day as a guest speaker.  Strive Preparatory School is a charter school in Denver, serving high-performing yet under-privileged students.  The school’s focus is on preparing its students for college while withstanding the unique challenges faced by those in a disadvantaged demographic.

Below is a photograph of Mr. Martinez speaking with students about his career choice [...]

In a Jefferson County DUI case, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez achieved a Careless Driving disposition where the client had originally been charged with DUI.  In this case, because the client had prior alcohol-related convictions, he was facing a guaranteed jail sentence.  However, upon closely analyzing the case, Mr. Martinez identified a significant legal issue.

In Colorado DUI cases, though an individual does not need to be literally driving a vehicle at the time of police contact, they do [...]