As Violent Crimes Increase, Denver Commits to Crack Down
Mar 27
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Violent Crimes

According to news reports, 2019 was a deadly year for many in Colorado. In fact, 63 people were killed by homicide in Denver last year, the most since 2004.

As violent crimes in Denver increase, so do the penalties for committing such crimes. Here is what you need to know about crimes of violence and the mandatory minimums for such offenses in Colorado.

What are Crimes of Violence under Colorado Law?

In Colorado, crimes of violence are crimes that carry [...]

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CO Stepmom Accused of Murder, Opts for Extradition Over Fed Involvement
Mar 18
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Extradition

At the beginning of March, a woman sat shackled in an orange jumpsuit in a Myrtle Beach courtroom. She is wanted for the murder of her 11-year-old stepson in Colorado but was arrested in Florida.

Can she be tried in Florida for a crime that allegedly occurred in Colorado? Not exactly.

So, how does this work?

In this case, the defendant waived her right to an extradition hearing, which means she will be returned to Colorado to face first-degree murder [...]

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The Difference Age Makes in a Colorado Assault Case
Mar 14
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

A Morgan County man is currently in police custody facing first-degree assault charges for allegedly assaulting a 76-year-old man.

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency on February 14, but at the scene, officers quickly realized that this victim’s medical emergency wasn’t related to an accident or fall, but rather, he was an assault victim.

If convicted, the defendant could serve 24 years in prison. That’s a far cry from simple assault, which usually is not initially [...]

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Colorado Spring Break: More Tourists Equal More Cops
Mar 13
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

It’s nearly spring, and for plenty of college students, that means it’s time for spring break. Colorado is a popular spring break destination for many students, and tourism picks up quite a bit during this season. More people means more potential problems, so local law enforcement ramps up their community presence.

In fact, Spring Break is listed as one of 16 “The Heat Is on” DUI enforcement effort periods Colorado has each year. That means patrol cars are out more [...]

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Video, Witnesses, Recorded BAC of 0.43? Still No DUI Charge for CO Cop
Mar 3
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWI

In Colorado, the law is strict regarding following proper procedures. That’s how one Colorado cop recently avoided a conviction for drunk driving despite a wide variety of evidence.

The evidence existed, sure – including a BAC reading 5 times the legal limit – but it was collected incorrectly. The law is clear about what evidence can and cannot be included in a trial, and improperly collected evidence may as well be no evidence at all.

The cop was found passed [...]

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