What You Need to Know About CO Prescription Fraud
Nov 10
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Fraud | Prescription Drug Crimes

Prescription drugs are very helpful for people suffering from chronic health issues or pain. Unfortunately, these medications can also be used by some for recreation, leading to addiction and abuse.

The opioid epidemic in this country rages on and on – and with it, prescription drug fraud. Prescription drug fraud is a serious drug charge that can lead to severe consequences. Read on to understand what it is and what penalties can be faced in Colorado if you are convicted [...]

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CO Attorney General Looks Out for Digital Fraudsters
May 30
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Cyber Crimes | Fraud

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 [...]

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Viable Defenses to Colorado Computer Fraud Charges
Apr 8
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Fraud

Nearly everyone has a computer these days, which opens up a whole new world of activities, including crime. Some people find themselves unwittingly at the center of fraud related to computer crimes, as one Parker, Colorado resident recently discovered.

A couple that purchased a new home in Parker found their mailbox stuffed with unemployment debit cards. The cards sported their home address with dozens of different resident names claiming it as their own. An obvious red flag to the new [...]

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A Brief Guide on Colorado’s Economic Crimes
Dec 12
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Bribery | Forgery | Fraud | Money Laundering | White Collar Crimes

Not all crimes are violent – but that doesn’t mean crimes without violence don’t have victims. White-collar crimes are a perfect example. Additionally, in places like Denver, white-collar crimes may be more common than you think.

According to a report by the Denver Post, there is an average of 2.9 white-collar crimes committed in Denver each day. These crimes, while not violent, can involve some steep punishments, which is why being accused of a white-collar crime is very serious.

What [...]

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CO Businesses Must Report Even When You Didn’t Collect Sales Tax
Aug 4
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Fraud | Tax Fraud

Across Colorado, it’s been reported that retail sales are down by 15 percent due to COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, many businesses are closed temporarily while others have gone out of business.

Still, if you’re a small business owner in Colorado, you need to make sure you stay on top of your state sales tax reports. Even if a business doesn’t collect anything, failing to file your state sales tax reports can be considered tax fraud.

Here’s what you need [...]

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