Epstein May Be Dead, but Sex Trafficking Is Alive and Well in Colorado
Aug 29
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Trafficking

While awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, millionaire financier Jefferey Epstein is believed to have committed suicide in his jail cell at New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10.

Epstein, aged 66, had been incarcerated since early July  when he was arrested on charges of operating a sex trafficking ring of teenage girls – some as young as 14 years old. He allegedly sexually abused dozens of young girls in New York, Florida, and other locations.

Officials report Epstein committed [...]

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Defense Strategies Coloradans Can Use to Fight Probation Violations
Aug 27
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Probation Violations

 

Probation programs provide an extremely valuable opportunity that may allow you to serve all or part of your sentence outside of prison.

However, Colorado probation programs have strict requirements, and any violations will not be tolerated. If you’re found to be in violation, you could even have your probation revoked, and be required to serve out the rest of your sentence behind bars.

If you’re hit with a probation violation, your freedom is at stake. It’s of utmost importance [...]

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DUI in Colorado: What are the Most Frequently Asked Questions?
Aug 15
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWI

If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, you probably have many questions on your mind. This is understandable — getting caught driving under the influence, even for first-time offenders, can yield significant consequences.

Colorado is actually one of the toughest states in the nation for this offense. To help Coloradans facing a DUI charge, we answer a few of the most common questions we hear from our clients.

Remember that every DUI case is different, and that you should consult [...]

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Don’t Let a Colorado Drug Charge Derail Your Education
Aug 10
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Uncategorized

Senior year of high school is an exciting time for most Colorado students. One chapter is closing, and another chapter is opening…but where will that next chapter take place? University of Colorado? A private college across the country?

Students without a criminal record take this excitement for granted. If you have a drug charge on your record, college application season can feel overwhelming. Will colleges unearth your past mistakes? Will they reject you immediately?

Luckily, there are ways for students [...]

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Protective Orders, Restraining Orders – What’s the Difference in CO?
Jul 31
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Restraining Orders

This question has a simple answer. There is no difference in Colorado.

Protective orders, also commonly referred to as restraining orders, are intended to stop one person from harming another. It’s also referred to as a protection order. Therefore, we will use these three terms interchangeably.

Unfortunately, answering many of the other questions surrounding these orders isn’t so simple.

How do protective orders work? What are the terms of a protective order, and what happens if you violate one? If [...]

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