Colorado Assault: You Could Face Serious Penalties
Aug 2
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

When people think of assault, they often think of bar fights or muggings, but the truth is that many different scenarios can be defined as assault under the law.

A recent story out of Colorado Springs highlights this fact. A woman has been accused of deliberately striking and injuring a pedestrian with her car. Police are charging the driver with first-degree assault, as well as felony criminal mischief and reckless driving.

One way to avoid this charge is to understand [...]

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What to Know If You’ve Been Charged with Attempted Murder in Colorado
Jul 23
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Attempted Murder | Uncategorized

Violent crimes are some of the most harshly punished crimes in Colorado. However, sometimes the crime doesn’t even have to be fully completed in order for a person to be charged – the intent of the crime is often enough for a conviction, especially when it comes to attempting murder.

In Greeley, Colorado, a man wanted for attempted murder in El Paso County was recently spotted. He is on the run, and the public has been warned that he is [...]

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Your Guide to Vehicular Homicide and Assault in Denver
Jul 18
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Vehicular Assault | Vehicular Homicide

Accidents happen. But when someone strikes and hurts – or even kills – another person with a car, it can be more than just an accident.

You find examples of these tragedies almost anywhere. For example, this year a man in Lakewood  got behind the wheel while intoxicated. He was charged with vehicular homicide after he hit and killed a cyclist.

Still, when does an incident turn from an accident into something more, like vehicular assault or homicide? Read on [...]

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Sex Crimes in Colorado Come with a Lot of Hidden Costs
Jul 1
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Protective Orders | Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are taken seriously in Colorado and around the country. However, time spent in jail for the offense may be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to sex crimes. Why?

To put it simply, there are many hidden costs associated with being convicted of a sex offense. Many people are not aware of these consequences and what it could mean for their future.

That’s why it’s crucial to not only understand what type of actions can [...]

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Your Guide to Dealing with Protection Orders in Colorado
Jun 24
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Protective Orders

Protection orders are issued by courts in Colorado to protect one person from another. It keeps the person named in the order from contacting the other in any way. You may hear these types of orders referred to as restraining orders, no-contact orders, or injunctions, but they all effectively serve the same purpose.

In most cases, victims of domestic violence seek protective orders against their abusers, but there isn’t simply one kind of protective order. In fact, the state of [...]

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