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When Colorado Police Violate Your Rights During Home Searches

Feb 25
2026

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Home Search | Search and Seizure

A home search in Denver can go from a knock at the door to criminal charges in minutes. Police may claim they have permission, cite an emergency, or present paperwork that appears official, even when the scope exceeds legal limits.

The Law Office of Jacob Martinez helps people push back when officers cross the line during residential searches. A Denver criminal defense attorney helps you understand what police must have before they enter, what exceptions they rely on, and why [...]

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Could You Get Arrested for Recording Law Enforcement?

Jul 19
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Search and Seizure

One of the biggest catalysts in the debate surrounding police shootings has been live videos and footage of police activity. Most recently, a Facebook Live Video was broadcasted of Minnesota police shooting Philando Castile. The video went viral and caused an uproar, as well as a discussion of issues including police relations and gun ownership.

Now, citizens are encouraged and allowed to record law enforcement activity if they believe the officer is doing something illegal or unethical. But no one [...]

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CASE RESULTS

PEOPLE V. V.A.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver Vehicular Homicide

[...]

PEOPLE V. E.H.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Arapahoe 1st Degree Assault/Vehicular Assault[...]

PEOPLE V. I.A.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver Domestic Violence Assault Case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.J.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver D.V. Assault[...]

PEOPLE V. H.M.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Denver Careless Driving Resulting in Death[...]

PEOPLE V. A.T.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County Felony Menacing[...]

PEOPLE V. E.C.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Adams County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. B.H.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. J.G.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. J.P.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson Vehicular Assault/DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. D.C

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. J.E.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Boulder County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.M.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.S.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Adams County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.C.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Douglas County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. T.T.

Jury Trial - Not Guilty

Gilpin County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. D.D.

Dismissed

Broomfield County Probation Revocation case[...]

PEOPLE V. M.H.

Dismissal

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. T.L.

Deferred Judgment

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. T.K.

Deferred Judgment

Douglas County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. B.R.

Deferred Judgment

Larimer County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.M.

Deferred Judgment

Arapahoe County DUI Case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.C.

Deferred Judgment

Denver Felony Burglary Case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.R.

Deferred Judgment

Arapahoe County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. P.D.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Protection Order Case[...]

PEOPLE V. A.C.

Dismissed

Golden Destruction of Property case[...]

PEOPLE V. S.S.

Dismissed

Jefferson County Protection Order case[...]

PEOPLE V. K.B.

Dismissed

Jefferson County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. A.T.

Dismissed and Sealed

Jefferson County DUI case[...]

PEOPLE V. K.U.

Dismissed

Denver Major Traffic Offense case[...]

PEOPLE V. M.D.

Dismissed and Sealed

Broomfield County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. E.M.

Dismissed

Summit County DUI Revocation[...]

PEOPLE V. C.S.

Dismissed

Denver DUI Revocation[...]

PEOPLE V. A.N.

Dismissed

Denver DUI Revocation[...]

PEOPLE V. C.S.

Dismissed

Denver DUI +.2 Involving Accident and Injury case[...]

PEOPLE V. R.D.

Dismissed

Denver DUI/Habitual Traffic Offender case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.G.

DISMISSAL

Denver District Aggravated Theft[...]

PEOPLE V. T.M.

Dismissed

Greenwood Village Assault case[...]

PEOPLE V. L.E.

Dismissal

Elbert County DUI[...]

PEOPLE V. F.G.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. E.K.

Dismissal

Jefferson County DUI[...]

PEOPE V. H.L.

Dismissal

Denver Municipal Assault[...]

PEOPLE V. C.B.

Dismissed

Boulder County Domestic Violence Assault case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.O.

Dismissed

Wheat Ridge Assault case[...]

PEOPLE V. D.D.

Dismissed

Jefferson County DUI case, with 2+ Prior Convictions[...]

PEOPLE V. H.K.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. J.J.

Dismissed

Broomfield County Domestic Violence case[...]

PEOPLE V. M.N.

Dismissed with No Charges Filed

Jefferson County Felony Theft case[...]

PEOPLE V. D.C.Z.

Dismissed

Arapahoe County Felony Theft case[...]

PEOPLE V. C.V.

Dismissed

Boulder County Felony Theft case[...]

CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

March 26, 2026

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

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.

How a Juvenile[...]

March 7, 2026

Colorado’s Entrapment Defense: When Police Cross the Line in Drug Stings

Drug sting operations are a common law enforcement tactic in Colorado, particularly in undercover drug investigations. These operations are designed to identify individuals involved in drug distribution, trafficking, and manufacturing. However, there are legal boundaries governing how police conduct these stings. If officers or confidential informants induced you to commit a crime you would not have committed, the issue of entrapment arises.

At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, Denver criminal defense attorney Jacob Martinez represents individuals charged in complex [...]

February 25, 2026

When Colorado Police Violate Your Rights During Home Searches

A home search in Denver can go from a knock at the door to criminal charges in minutes. Police may claim they have permission, cite an emergency, or present paperwork that appears official, even when the scope exceeds legal limits.

The Law Office of Jacob Martinez helps people push back when officers cross the line during residential searches. A Denver criminal defense attorney helps you understand what police must have before they enter, what exceptions they rely on, and why [...]

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