School Fights: Did You Know They Can Lead to Colorado Assault Charges?
Nov 26
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault | Juvenile Crimes

Traditionally, consequences for fighting in school were limited to a trip to the principal’s office and school-enforced punishments such as detention, suspension or – in the worst case – expulsion. However, violence is a growing problem in schools across the US, so many educators and law enforcement officials are cracking down on violence of all forms, frequently by imposing legal consequences for students caught fighting.

Recently, two schools in Colorado made headlines for prosecuting students caught fighting at school. At [...]

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The Line between Property Crimes and Violent Crimes in CO
Nov 14
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Property Crimes | Violent Crimes

Property crimes consist of a broad range of offenses that involve the theft, destruction, or damage to property. Property crimes range in severity from low-level misdemeanors to quite serious felonies that can be punishable by decades behind bars.

Crimes against property are charged based on the property damaged or stolen, and with the exception of robbery, do not typically involve a show or threat of force against someone. However, property crimes can quickly turn violent, even if the defendant’s original [...]

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Could You Unintentionally Commit Voter Fraud in Colorado? Know the Law
Nov 8
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Voter Fraud

Voting is more important than ever. This year, many Americans have taken the voting process, whether it applies to midterms or smaller elections, far more seriously. Each citizen has more pressure on them to register, show up, and make their voice heard. It’s a privilege that many people have fought for (and many people are still fighting for) in this country.

To ensure your vote counts (and you don’t get into trouble), make sure that you are voting correctly and [...]

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How an Alleged Victim May Be Able to Help with Your Colorado DV Charge
Nov 1
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence cases are not always easy to prove. Outside witnesses or surveillance may not be present, the victim’s perspective of the incident may be skewed by their relationship to the abuser, and not all violence leaves physical scars or marks.

Often, these cases are left to a “he-said, she-said” account of the relationship and alleged violence. The victim of domestic violence may even be the one charged!

This puts a lot of pressure on the alleged victim. Their testimony [...]

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Report Overdoses without Prosecution: Colorado’s Good Samaritan Law
Oct 25
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Good Samaritan Law

In 2017, the number of drug overdose deaths in Colorado was the highest it has ever been – 959 people lost their lives to different controlled substances. Overdoses happen for many reasons, but in order to survive almost everyone needs the same thing – serious medical attention.

Unfortunately, the laws against drug use and the heavy punishments for drug crimes prevent many people from reaching out when they notice the signs of an overdose. In many cases, they don’t want [...]

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