What Happens at a Denver Preliminary Hearing After Felony Arrest
June 19, 2026
Cyberbullying has become a growing concern in the digital age, particularly among adolescents and young adults. In Colorado, lawmakers have recognized the harmful effects of cyberbullying and have enacted laws to address this issue. Understanding Colorado’s stance on cyberbullying, the legal consequences involved, and strategies for defending against wrongful accusations is crucial for both individuals accused of cyberbullying and their legal representatives. In this blog, we will delve into Colorado’s laws regarding cyberbullying, explore potential legal consequences, and discuss effective [...]
The rapid advancement of technology has brought numerous benefits to society, but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in cybersecurity. In recent years, there has been a rise in juvenile cybercrimes, raising concerns about the legal, social, and educational approaches needed to address these issues effectively.
Understanding Juvenile CybercrimesJuvenile cyber crimes include hacking, online harassment, cyberbullying, identity theft, and spreading malicious software. The age group of these offenders often falls between 12 and 17 years old. It’s essential [...]
Many people have access to computers in Colorado – including kids.
If you are ever in contact with a child online and make plans to meet up for sex, then that is itself a crime in Colorado – even if sex acts never take place.
With the way computers and the internet are used in the lives of everyday people in this day and age, it’s pivotal to understand what is against the law and what potential penalties can be [...]
Computers have changed the world for the better in many ways. Still, there are always going to be people who try to take advantage of others and defraud them. Computers serve as another avenue for fraudsters to commit these crimes.
This trend has not gone unnoticed, which is why the Colorado Attorney General is working to stop digital fraudsters in their tracks.
On top of the AG’s office efforts to apprehend the people committing fraud, they’re also focused on educating [...]
Nearly every American has a computer in their home in this day and age. Because of this, certain crimes involving computers have become much more common – and it is perpetrated by people you may not expect.
According to the Denver Post, a woman from Denver bought almost $850,000 in goods through her employer’s account and then resold them on eBay to make money. While this woman ultimately pled guilty to tax evasion and mail fraud, she easily could have [...]
A preliminary hearing in a felony case in Colorado is one of the earliest opportunities for the prosecution’s evidence to be tested before a judge. It happens after charges have been filed and the defendant has made an initial appearance, but before the case moves into trial court. The hearing is not about deciding guilt or innocence. Instead, the court is checking whether the prosecution has sufficient evidence to move the case forward.
In Colorado, this stage is often [...]
Only one drug felony level in Colorado carries a true mandatory prison sentence. The other three carry presumptive ranges where a judge still has discretion, meaning the defense strategy in a DF2, DF3, or DF4 case looks completely different from that in a DF1 case. At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, our Denver drug crimes attorney has spent more than a decade in Denver courts, working to achieve better outcomes for clients facing felony drug charges.
Only One Drug[...]Yes. Dash cam footage from police vehicles and your own camera can be used to challenge DUI charges in Colorado. The question is not whether it is relevant but whether you know how to obtain it, how Colorado courts evaluate it, and what a defense attorney actually does with it. The Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez has defended DUI cases throughout Denver and surrounding Colorado courts for more than 15 years.
What Colorado Police Dash Cams Actually Record at[...]