When to Consider a CO Defense Attorney for Your Municipal Court Crime
Jan 30
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Municipal Court

If you’ve ever faced confusion when it comes to Colorado courts, you’re not alone – the system can be fairly complex. There are many layers and divisions and many don’t have a clear understanding of exactly how they work.

For example, if you are told that you are going to have to go to municipal court, you might have questions. Is your case less serious than those that go to other types of courts? What are the rules?… Do you [...]

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Best New Year’s Resolution? Erase Your CO Criminal Record
Jan 20
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

As you switch out your calendar and ring in the New Year, it’s time to think about your resolutions. How are you going to make a positive change in 2020? What will help you move forward in life?

We know the usual resolutions: go on a diet, quit smoking, hit the gym, etc., but if you’ve got a Colorado criminal record, there’s a more important matter at hand. Your history is probably already holding you back.

So have your criminal [...]

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What Could Happen to Colorado’s “Merry Christmas” Bank Robber?
Jan 17
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Robbery | Theft Crimes

A bank robbery over the holiday in Colorado Springs took an unexpected twist when the suspect, an older man with a white beard, allegedly put a Christmas spin on the offense.

The defendant allegedly entered the bank and robbed it using a weapon to threaten tellers. He then proceeded to leave the bank, throw the money on the sidewalk, and yell “Merry Christmas!”

Yes, you read that right.

Robbery’s Still a Crime in CO, Even When…Your Heart’s in the Right[...]
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CO Business Owners: Some Tax Mistakes Are More Costly Than Others
Jan 5
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Tax Fraud

When you’re running a business, there is always something else that needs to get done. Your focus tends to be on whatever is in front of you, so events that are months away can sometimes fall off your radar. This can include filing your taxes.

The problem is, delaying your tax filing can result in errors. A rushed filing a few days before your deadline keeps you from being able to catch them.

The IRS is simply doing its job [...]

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When Your Holiday Prank Has Landed You a CO Criminal Mischief Charge
Jan 3
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Mischief

The holidays are a time full of good tidings, joy, and laughter. Sometimes, these feelings of merriment come as a result of a good old-fashioned holiday prank. Unfortunately, these pranks can result in real trouble if someone believes you’ve taken your practical joke a bit too far.

Here in Colorado, it’s called criminal mischief, and knowing what that means could make the difference between spending the holidays feeling jolly…or in jail.

So how does Colorado law enforcement define criminal mischief?[...]

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