What Is a “Felony Theft Threshold,” and Does Colorado Have One?
Mar 10
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Felonies | Theft Crimes

When someone is arrested for theft in Colorado, the charge can be classified as a petty theft, a misdemeanor, or a felony. What determines the seriousness of the charge? In most cases it’s pretty simple: the value of the items that were taken.

There are multiple classes of misdemeanor theft charges, but at a certain point these switch over and become felonies. That point is called the “felony theft threshold.” Basically, it’s the point at which the value of the [...]

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What Factors Make Colorado Domestic Violence “Aggravated”?
Mar 1
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges in Colorado hold an interesting position under the laws as written.

Although the acts that constitute domestic violence come with a number of civil and criminal consequences – many of them quite far-reaching – technically, there is no actual “charge” for domestic violence. Rather, it is considered an “enhancement” to other charges.

So, what does it mean when someone is charged with “aggravated” domestic violence?

For most charges, there are a list of factors deemed to be [...]

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Sexual Assault: What Does Colorado Consider “Aggravating Factors”?
Feb 24
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sexual Assault

In December of 2018, Colorado Springs police arrested a 67-year-old man on charges of aggravated sexual assault on a child, sexual assault on a child under 15 by a person in a position of trust, and other child pornography charges.

These four felony charges encompass a period of more than 10 years. However, police believe that he may have been engaged in sexual abuse for at least 35 years.

The charges stem from an affidavit by a boy who was [...]

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Charged with Drunk Driving Again: Second Offenses in Colorado
Feb 14
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DUID | DWAI

Everyone deserves a second chance after a DUI.

After all, your first DUI may have been a simple mistake. People are less forgiving, however, after a second DUI arrest.

If you thought you had to fight hard after your first DUI charge, you are going to need to fight twice as hard to avoid the heavy penalties that come with a second DUI conviction.

In this post, we’re going to detail how consequences increase with second DUI offenses.

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CO White Collar Crimes: Why Defending against Them Is Different
Feb 13
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: White Collar Crimes

White collar crimes are serious offenses that are often prosecuted federally. If convicted, you could face serious criminal consequences, such as substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences, together with seizure of assets and other civil actions.

The term “white collar crime” generally refers to financial crimes that are committed with the intention of fraudulently obtaining financial gain. Common examples include tax fraud, securities fraud, insurance fraud, and insider trading.

White collar crimes are much more complex than most other criminal [...]

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