Constitutional Rights During Traffic Stops and Vehicle Searches
January 27, 2025
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 [...]
When you’re running a business, there is always something else that needs to get done. Your focus tends to be on whatever is in front of you, so events that are months away can sometimes fall off your radar. This can include filing your taxes.
The problem is, delaying your tax filing can result in errors. A rushed filing a few days before your deadline keeps you from being able to catch them.
The IRS is simply doing its job [...]
For many people, tax season has come and gone. Your taxes were filed, your refund was cashed (or you paid your dues), and you’ve already begun tracking expenses for 2017.
For other Coloradoans, however, the wait for a refund continues. If you are one of these taxpayers and asked for your refund to be directly deposited into your account, it may be time to check the mail.
Why? Because in mid-May, the Colorado Department of Revenue announced that they would [...]
A traffic stop should never feel like an ambush, but for many, it does. Sometimes, what starts as a routine stop escalates into a search or detention that feels invasive—or worse, illegal. The Fourth Amendment exists to prevent this kind of overreach, but not all officers play by the rules. When law enforcement crosses the line, it’s not just wrong—it’s a violation of your constitutional rights.
At the Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez, we’re committed to protecting your rights [...]
Managing someone else’s property or finances comes with responsibility—but what happens when accusations arise and you’re charged with embezzlement? Often, these cases are far more nuanced than they appear, involving trust, intent, and misunderstandings.
In Colorado, embezzlement falls under theft laws, with harsh penalties that could upend your life. And embezzlement accusations can jeopardize your career, reputation, and freedom. Let Jacob E. Martinez guide you through the legal process and fight for the best possible outcome. Contact a Denver Colorado [...]
If yes, you’re likely feeling stressed and unsure about what to do next. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying the festivities, the increased consumption of alcohol also raises the risk of impaired driving. Law enforcement agencies anticipate this surge and respond by setting up DUI checkpoints and increasing patrols to catch intoxicated drivers.
If you’ve been arrested for DUI, the stakes are high, and you need strong legal representation to protect your rights and fight for the best possible outcome. [...]