Charged with Colorado Assault for Defending Yourself?
May 19
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

The various “Stand Your Ground” statutes are some of the most controversial laws that exist in the United States. Different states call the different things, but they’re all fairly similar to the law made most famous during the Trayvon Martin shooting in Florida.

Essentially, they allow someone to “stand their ground” and use physical force on a person if they believe that the person is going to cause them physical harm. Supporters of “Stand Your Ground” laws argue that they [...]

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Colorado Shoplifting FAQs
May 9
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Retail Theft/Shoplifting | Shoplifting

Many people take the act of shoplifting lightly – it’s considered by many to be a frivolous and victimless crime. However, any and all shoplifting charges should be taken seriously, especially in states like ours, where no legal distinction is made between shoplifting and other forms of theft.

If you’re facing Colorado shoplifting charges, it’s very important to understand how shoplifting laws work in Colorado. Therefore, we’ve put together a guide covering the basics of Colorado shoplifting, which should answer [...]

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Colorado Computer Crime Penalties — How Serious Are They?
May 3
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Internet Crimes

If you wanted to fly under the radar and commit computer crimes, you’d think you wouldn’t use the crazy Wingdings font. However, that’s exactly what a Denver Sheriff Department Deputy did — and now he’s facing felony charges.

Back in December 2017, the deputy allegedly forged orders in order to get paid time off from work. The forgery went on for about a year, until a staff member noticed the use of the Wingdings font and other irregularities in the [...]

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How Connected are Substance Abuse and CO Domestic Violence Charges?
Apr 24
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Substance abuse and domestic violence are both unfortunate realties of modern society. Both are common, affecting thousands of Coloradans annually.

In fact, many times these two problems occur together, as both domestic violence victims and perpetrators are often substance abusers.

So, what is the link between the two things?

The short answer is that it’s complicated. However, research has shown that substance abusers are more likely to become victims or perpetrators of domestic violence. Moreover, these two problems have many [...]

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Sexual Harassment: Does Colorado Consider It a Crime?
Apr 19
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sexual Harassment

While the circus of another presidential election is underway once again, the #MeToo movement continues to inspire conversation and bring forward accusations against predatory men. One candidate is already under fire for his alleged misconduct toward women.

Surprisingly, it’s not the President (although he has repeatedly been accused of sexual misconduct and sexual assault). No, it’s Democratic candidate (and Former Vice President) Joe Biden who has been accused of inappropriate touching and sexual harassment.

As of this writing, two women [...]

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