Defending Against Police Informant Testimony
April 18, 2025
The roads are congested, shopping malls are packed, and the in-laws are visiting—it’s natural to feel a little extra stress around the holiday season. But when feelings of stress escalate into angry and abusive behavior, that’s when domestic violence crimes occur. Studies show that domestic violence increases during the holidays, when cooking, shopping, hectic schedules, and a myriad of other factors can evoke feelings of frustration and irritation.
When discussing the prevalence of holiday domestic violence in a CBS News [...]
In Arapahoe County court, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez successfully negotiated a resolution in which his client, who had originally been charged with DUI, was able to avoid an alcohol-related conviction, even though her BAC was above the legal limit. After carefully analyzing the police contact in the case, Mr. Martinez discovered that there was a distinct possibility that his client had been subjected to an unlawful Fourth Amendment search and seizure.
The Fourth Amendment to the United States [...]
In Arapahoe County court, Denver Domestic Violence attorney Jacob E. Martinez achieved complete dismissal of all charges in a case where his client faced domestic violence and child abuse counts. After carefully reviewing all police reports, as well as after interviewing those involved, it became clear to Mr. Martinez that his client was in fact herself the victim on the night in question.
Mr. Martinez presented this information to prosecutors, and, after multiple communications, prosecutors agreed to dismiss all charges [...]
When you hire an attorney, you want to feel confident that he or she knows what they are doing and will put in every effort to make sure that you get the best possible outcome in your case. This is especially true for people who are facing criminal charges, because in many cases you are literally putting your life in the hands of your lawyer. It takes a lot of faith and trust to do that, and it can relieve [...]
Recently, Denver criminal defense and DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez earned a perfect 10.0 on the industry-leading attorney rating website, Avvo. Avvo determines its scores — which range from 0.0 to 10.0 — based upon a combination of factors including experience, industry recognition, professional conduct, and professional recognition and accomplishment.
By achieving a perfect 10.0 on Avvo, Mr. Martinez has demonstrated he is a the top of his profession in his areas of practice. Mr. Martinez is excited and honored [...]
Being accused of a crime is a serious matter that can turn your life upside down in an instant. You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next move, and worried about what the future holds. These feelings are completely valid—criminal charges are often complex, high-stakes, and may come with harsh consequences. In cases where police informant testimony is a key factor, the situation can become even more challenging. The reliability and credibility of informant witnesses can be questioned, and [...]
Field drug tests are often treated as if they’re definitive. You’re told the results came back positive, and that’s that. But if you’ve been charged in Colorado based on one of these tests, there’s a good chance the results don’t tell the whole story.
You need a Denver, Colorado drug crimes defense lawyer who’ll ask hard questions, examine the smallest details, and challenge assumptions that prosecutors would rather leave untouched. We take that work seriously at the Law Office of [...]
No one wakes up expecting to be charged with vehicular homicide. One moment you’re driving—then everything changes. Lights, sirens, questions you don’t know how to answer. And just like that, you’re being treated like a criminal.
This isn’t something you prepared for. You may be grieving, confused, or still trying to understand what actually happened. Meanwhile, the legal system is already moving forward without waiting for you to catch up.
This guide is here to walk you through what this [...]