Understanding Colorado’s Stand Your Ground Laws in Self-Defense Claims
Aug 26
2025

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Stand Your Ground Laws

Self-defense is one of the most frequently raised arguments in Colorado criminal cases involving assault, homicide, or weapons charges. When a person believes their safety is threatened, the law allows them to use reasonable force to protect themselves. However, the scope of that right depends on the circumstances. While some states have explicit “stand your ground” statutes, Colorado takes a different approach, blending principles of the Castle Doctrine, the state’s “Make My Day” law, and court rulings that have shaped [...]

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Raising Self-Defense in Assault Cases
May 26
2025

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault | Self Defense

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 [...]

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How Colorado Handles Self-Defense in Domestic Violence Cases
Dec 1
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Self Defense

Domestic violence is a serious offense in Colorado, and the laws clearly outline what the justice system considers domestic violence.

While the definition of domestic violence may be clear in the state, the idea that someone was defending themselves against the abuse of another isn’t as clear. It’s common in domestic violence cases for the party being accused of domestic violence to say they were only acting in self-defense. However, anyone claiming self-defense can only argue it successfully in court [...]

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