Colorado’s Juvenile Sealing Process: Clearing Your Child’s Criminal Record
Mar 26
2026

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing | Juvenile Crimes

A juvenile criminal record in Colorado can follow your child into adulthood, creating barriers to employment, housing, college admissions, and military service that many families do not anticipate. Colorado law provides a path to clear many juvenile records, but the process requires meeting specific eligibility criteria and often filing a formal petition with the court. The Law Office of Jacob Martinez helps families across Denver and Colorado protect their children’s futures through juvenile defense and record sealing.

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School-Based Arrests: Navigating Legal Challenges for Denver Students
Mar 22
2024

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Juvenile Crimes

In recent years, the issue of school-based arrests has garnered significant attention across the United States, shedding light on the complex intersection of education and the legal system. In Denver, Colorado, this issue presents unique challenges for students, educators, and the community at large. From navigating the juvenile justice system to safeguarding students’ rights, it’s essential to delve into the implications and considerations surrounding school-based arrests.

The Landscape of School-Based Arrests

School-based arrests refer to the apprehension of students by [...]

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What Happens When Your CO Teen Violates Curfew?
Dec 17
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Juvenile Crimes

The United States is a free country, and because of that, our citizens are allowed to move freely from one place to another. However, this comes with a few restrictions — especially if you’re a minor. In Colorado, minors don’t simply need to contend with the rules their parents give them, but the state as well.

Failure to comply with curfew laws in Colorado can result in legal consequences. Here’s what you need to know about Colorado’s SafeNite Program, what [...]

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Make One Youthful Mistake in Colorado, Pay for It for a Lifetime
Nov 29
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Juvenile Crimes

Kids make mistakes. All of them. It’s just a part of life. The parts of our brains that make decisions are not fully formed until the age of 25. Science has proven that a teenager’s brain just works differently than an adult’s.

Still, kids often face the same consequences as adults when they commit certain crimes. For instance, just this month, four teens were arrested for “tagging” dozens of buildings around Edgewater. The boys have been charged with felony criminal [...]

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How Will a Colorado Juvenile Conviction Affect College Admission?
Jul 27
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Juvenile Crimes

Teens are infamous for their lapses in judgment. In fact, it’s well-known that the teenage brain isn’t fully mature, and that teens lack the decision-making capacity of adults.

To mitigate damages of poor decisions early on, juvenile criminal records are kept confidential. This prevents juvenile offenders from being labeled as criminals in their adult lives. However, there are some exceptions to juvenile record confidentiality, two of them being background checks from college admissions offices and student aid lenders.

So when [...]

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