AG Fights Ruling Colorado’s Sex Offender Registry Is Unconstitutional
Sep 28
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registry

If you’re convicted of a sex crime, one of the consequences of that crime usually involves having to register as a sex offender. Every state, along with our federal government, has a sex offender registry, but one court has found that a sex offender registry is unconstitutional.

That court is right here in our state. A federal judge in Denver recently ruled that having to register as a sex offender violated the Eighth Amendment rights of three plaintiffs. More specifically, [...]

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What’s the Difference between a Colorado DUI and a DWAI?
Sep 22
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWAI

Drinking and driving are illegal throughout the United States. If you’re caught committing this crime, you could face serious consequences like jail time, community service, expensive fines and fees, suspension of your driver’s license, and numerous other penalties that could affect all aspects of your life.

That’s why it’s important to understand our state’s laws when it comes to drinking and driving.

Some states, like Texas, have DWI offenses – driving while intoxicated. Here in Colorado, however, we have two [...]

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Victims of Domestic Violence in Colorado Can Be Charged Too
Sep 14
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence situations are almost never cut and dry.

If a law enforcement officer is called to a domestic violence disturbance, they have to rely on what they observe when they arrive at the scene as well as the accounts of the parties involved in order to determine who to arrest.

This can be troublesome for a number of reasons: what if one person lies about what happened? What if the victim damaged the aggressor’s property during the act of [...]

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How to Fight a Denver Shoplifting Charge
Sep 7
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Shoplifting

Shoplifting is something that happens all the time in this country and costs retailers billions every year. In large part because of this, it is something that retailers and the justice system take very seriously. This is particularly true in recent years, as more and more businesses have been deciding to prosecute when shoplifters are caught.

A shoplifting charge can be very serious, carrying hefty penalties if convicted, and leaving you with a criminal record that will haunt you for [...]

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How a Denver Criminal Lawyer Can Get Charges Dismissed
Aug 31
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

If you are facing criminal charges, don’t think your sentencing is inevitable. There are a number of different things that a skilled Denver criminal lawyer can do to help you get your charges reduced, dismissed, or dropped.

You may be able to make a plea agreement with the prosecution, admitting your guilt in exchange for lesser charges. Alternatively, some Colorado defense attorneys have a successful track record at getting charges dropped before the case even goes to trial by using [...]

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