Colorado’s Enhancement Policies on Violent Crime Penalties
Sep 30
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Enhancements | Violent Crimes

When you commit a crime in Colorado, state and federal guidelines establish a sentence for the offense. The guidelines used in sentencing specify a range of penalties that a judge can hand down to you after a conviction. For instance, a Class 2 felony conviction can result in between 8 and 24 years in prison.

However, if you are found guilty of what Colorado considers a violent crime, then you can face more serious penalties. That’s because, under Colorado law, [...]

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Denver Releases Crime Report: Assault Up 23 Percent in 2020
Sep 22
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

The year 2020 has been a long one already. Violence has all but dominated the news cycle in one way or another. It’s not just the news media covering negativity, though. According to Denver’s most recent crime report, assault is up 23 percent in 2020.

Moreover, assault isn’t the only violent crime on the rise, either. Colorado’s rate of aggravated assault is the highest it’s been since 2011. Acts of assault are not only becoming more common, these acts are [...]

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I Paid My Colorado Ticket! Do I Still Have to Go to Court?
Sep 11
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Traffic Violations

In Colorado, Municipal or city courts handle offenses involving city laws that occur within the city. Typically, municipal courts handle minor offenses like traffic infringements, dog leash-law infractions, littering, abandoned vehicles, and noise violations.

Have you received a ticket or summons to a municipal court in Colorado? You may be wondering what to expect and how best to proceed.

To help you understand the Colorado municipal court process, we’ve included a guide to commonly asked questions below.

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Mess with Your CO Neighbor’s Political Sign, Risk Your Chance to Vote
Sep 6
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Mischief | Criminal Tampering | Property Crimes | Trespassing

Right now, it’s hard to miss that it’s election season. Political signs are everywhere and in such a highly polarized political climate, the urge to do something to your neighbor’s political sign can feel overwhelming.

Take a deep breath!

While it’s not against the law to disagree with someone’s political views, it is against the law to tamper with someone else’s property. So if you mess with your Colorado neighbor’s political signs there could be legal ramifications.

In fact, getting [...]

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Colorado Says Driving a Vehicle Signals Express Consent
Sep 6
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drunk Driving | DUI | DUI Per Se | DUID | DWAI | Express Consent

Colorado DUI charges are serious business. These charges can lead to severe penalties such as a suspended license, fines and fees, and even jail time. You may even lose your driving privileges altogether.

It’s crucial to understand how DUI laws work in Colorado, including the idea of express consent since it can have a bearing on your case in court.

Here’s what you need to know to make sure you have the information you need to fight a Colorado DUI [...]

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