The Pros and Cons of Taking a Plea Deal in a Colorado Criminal Case
Apr 14
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Defense Strategies

When facing criminal charges in Colorado, one option that defendants may consider is accepting a plea deal. A plea deal is an agreement between the prosecution and the defendant in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest to a criminal charge in exchange for certain concessions from the prosecution, such as a reduced sentence or dismissal of some charges. While a plea deal can have some benefits, there are also potential drawbacks. This post will explore the [...]

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The CO Bail Process: What to Know if You’ve Been Arrested
Apr 5
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Bail Bonds | Criminal Defense

In Colorado, one of the first things you’ll need to know is how the bail process works. Bail is a payment made to the court in exchange for release from jail before trial. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the Colorado bail process and what you need to know if you’ve been arrested.

Types of Bail in Colorado

Colorado has three types of bail: personal recognizance, cash bail, and surety bond.

Personal recognizance (PR) bail is a promise to appear [...]

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What to Look for in a Colorado Criminal Defense Team
Jan 9
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

Choosing your criminal defense lawyer is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. If you find yourself in a position where you’re being charged with a crime, then your choice of a lawyer may literally be the difference between imprisonment and freedom.

What should you look for in a Colorado criminal defense team? Here are some of the most important attributes you should look for to understand if the attorney you’re considering is the right one for you [...]

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Experts Predict Crime Rates May Go Up In Denver
Jul 3
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

The current economic climate is causing experts to predict a variety of things – one of which is crime.

The impact of COVID-19 is far-reaching, and Denver police are preparing for an uptick in crime related to the economic downturn. In fact, they’re studying data from the last major recessions for clues as to what can be expected. However, this time they have something new to contend with: policing reforms.

No matter the reforms on the table, one thing is [...]

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Colorado Spring Break: More Tourists Equal More Cops
Mar 13
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

It’s nearly spring, and for plenty of college students, that means it’s time for spring break. Colorado is a popular spring break destination for many students, and tourism picks up quite a bit during this season. More people means more potential problems, so local law enforcement ramps up their community presence.

In fact, Spring Break is listed as one of 16 “The Heat Is on” DUI enforcement effort periods Colorado has each year. That means patrol cars are out more [...]

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