Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Murder | Vehicular Homicide
In Colorado, a charge of vehicular homicide comes with serious penalties. In this post we’ll break down the law on vehicular homicide and how it applies to individual cases. We’ll also describe the penalties and let you know what legal … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Diversion Program | Youth Diversion Program
If you or your child have been accused of a crime, you are no doubt concerned about the long-term consequences of a criminal record. However, depending upon the nature of the crime and any prior convictions, you or your child … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob 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 … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Witness
A good witness can make or break a criminal case. Witnesses can bring charges against someone, and can even be the key to a conviction. Death sentences have been overturned because a witness recanted their testimony. Therein lies the problem. … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Municipal Court | State Court
Navigating the Colorado court system is not an easy task. Forget figuring out your defense strategy. Just finding which court you will have to report to can be confusing. Denver specifically has multiple court systems that handle legal matters, including … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense
It’s stressful enough to be charged with a crime. The last thing you may want to do is shop around for a criminal defense attorney and talk legal fees. Choosing the right attorney, however, may mean the difference between years … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Defense Strategies
Being charged with a crime can be incredibly stressful. You don’t want to plead guilty, but how can you prove your innocence or lessen your sentence? Luckily, there are many ways to defend against criminal charges. Some are well known, … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Domestic Violence
Recently, Johnny Manziel, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, was indicted on domestic violence charges. Colleen Crowley, one of Manziel’s ex-girlfriends, is accusing him of hitting and threatening her in an assault that took place in … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense
Put simply, as a criminal justice attorney, I help ordinary people navigate the often confusing and intimidating criminal justice system in Denver and surrounding areas. But what are the specific duties and services a criminal justice attorney like me provides … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Criminal Defense | Violent Crimes
Colorado has its share of violent crimes, and some counties see quite a bit more than others. Not surprisingly, law enforcement officials tend to police “known” violent areas more closely. But how do you know where the most violence occurs … Continue reading
