Understanding and Exercising Your Miranda Rights
June 4, 2025
There are many subtle ways that people express bias every day. That’s why in many Colorado court cases, bias is hard to prove.
It can be as simple as providing someone slower service or choosing to hire someone else for no real reason. However, in some cases, bias is a little more obvious. Take a recent Colorado hate crime, for example.
A white man stabbed a Black man in the neck in a fast food restaurant unprovoked. When asked why [...]
Crimes are committed every day for a variety of reasons, but there is a special category of crimes called hate crimes that are classified as being motivated by specific personal biases and can have serious repercussions for the accused.
In Colorado, there are a couple of hate crimes that have made waves lately. The first was an assault on a Sikh business owner in Jefferson County who was told to “go back to your own country” before being struck by [...]
As the country seemingly continues to spin out in the wake of a confusing world-wide pandemic in a myriad of ways, Colorado’s recent history with bias-motivated crimes is garnering ever-increasing attention locally.
Late last year, in fact, the Denver Post reported that hate crimes in Colorado had seen a 16 percent uptick, even though the nation as a whole was seeing hate crime numbers decrease.
Now, amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Post has recently highlighted that state lawmakers are seeing [...]
We can all admit that tensions in our country are high right now. No matter who you voted for or what you look like, it’s hard to turn a blind eye to the rising levels of violence through both large-scale and short-scale incidents.
Unfortunately, Colorado has the numbers to prove that hate crimes and other forms of violence are truly more prevalent than in the past.
Data from Colorado law enforcement shows that reports of hate crimes doubled from 2017 [...]
We are merely days away from Donald Trump becoming the President of the United States. While many claim to be waiting to determine his impact on the country, others believe they can already see it.
One big change that has occurred since his election is a rise in hate crimes both around the nation and right here in Colorado. In the first five days after Trump was elected, the country saw 200 reports of hate crimes or bias-motivated harassment. From [...]
You might have heard police say, “You have the right to remain silent,” on TV or in movies. That’s part of what’s called Miranda rights. But these rights aren’t just for drama, they protect you in real life, especially if you’re questioned by police in Denver. Understanding and exercising these rights can make a big difference in your freedom and future.
If you find yourself in a situation where police are questioning you, it’s important to speak with a Denver [...]
If you’re facing assault charges but only acted to defend yourself, it can feel confusing and unfair. Proving self-defense isn’t always easy because the law looks closely at whether your response was reasonable.
At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, our experienced Denver, CO assault defense lawyers have helped over a thousand people in situations just like yours. You tried to protect yourself—or someone else—and now you’re caught in a legal system that doesn’t always see the full picture.
We’re [...]
Digital evidence is often key in identity theft cases, but it’s not always as clear-cut as it seems. IP addresses, emails, and transaction records may look convincing but can easily be misunderstood.
If you’re accused of identity theft, don’t face it alone. At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, we can help challenge misleading evidence and protect your rights. Reach out to us today for guidance and support from a skilled criminal defense attorney.
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