Exploring Colorado Drug Crimes: Beyond Marijuana
Aug 16
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

These days, when you read about drug crimes in Colorado, you’ve probably come to expect that they are concerning one drug in particular: marijuana.

Since the legalization of marijuana, Colorado has experienced decreases in some marijuana-related crimes, but also increased domestic trafficking and conflicts with neighboring states frustrated by the law.

But by focusing on marijuana, we may be ignoring other drugs in Colorado. The ones that are still completely illegal.

And the use of these drugs is quickly increasing [...]

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Violent Crimes Have Decreased in Colorado since Legalization
Aug 8
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Marijuana | Violent Crimes

As one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, the country has been looking to Colorado to see what effect legalization would have on our crime rates, incarceration rates, and overall functioning as a state. Among the many studies and reports taken in the few short years since the legalization of marijuana, one in particular looks at the rate of violent crimes in Denver.

According to drugpolicy.org, Denver saw a 2.2% decrease in all violent crimes in the first [...]

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How Much Does a DUI Cost in Colorado?
Aug 2
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

We all have experienced this situation or something like it:

You’re driving to a party or a picnic, not thinking about whether or not there will be alcohol. Maybe it’s a work party or a public event. You get there, and it turns out you can have a few beers. So you partake, both because they’re free (!) and everyone else seems to be doing it. Unfortunately, when the time comes to leave, you may have had one too many [...]

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What’s the Difference Between Theft and Burglary in Our State?
Jul 25
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes

If you steal, you could be charged with theft.

If you steal, you could be charged with burglary.

What’s the difference?

First off, both charges are very serious. Both burglaries and thefts of over $1,000 are considered felony offenses. The two can also be charged together, along with similar crimes like trespassing.

But theft and burglary are not the same action. Below we will define and explore the penalties for both theft and burglary in Colorado.

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Could You Get Arrested for Recording Law Enforcement?
Jul 19
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Search and Seizure

One of the biggest catalysts in the debate surrounding police shootings has been live videos and footage of police activity. Most recently, a Facebook Live Video was broadcasted of Minnesota police shooting Philando Castile. The video went viral and caused an uproar, as well as a discussion of issues including police relations and gun ownership.

Now, citizens are encouraged and allowed to record law enforcement activity if they believe the officer is doing something illegal or unethical. But no one [...]

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