Colorado Drug Diversion Programs: Avoiding Conviction Through Treatment
December 1, 2025
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Recently, in Douglas County court, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez secured a non-alcohol-related plea in a DUI case where the client had a BAC of .11. Normally, in a case with such a BAC, the Douglas County District Attorney extends a Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) offer. Such an offer carries with it an eight point driver’s license assessment and county court consequences such as probation and community service. However, Mr. Martinez identified a vulnerability in the prosecution’s case. [...]
Recently, in Wheat Ridge Municipal Court, Mr. Martinez achieved dismissal of all counts in a case involving a physical altercation. Through investigation, it was revealed that the client was in fact the victim in the altercation – not the perpetrator. Mr. Martinez presented the fruits of the investigation to the prosecutor, who in turn dismissed the case. Because Mr. Martinez’s client’s case was completely dismissed, the client is eligible to seal all records associated with the case, as if it [...]
Recently, in Golden Municipal Court, Mr. Martinez achieved dismissal of all counts in a case where the client was charged with destruction of property and trespass. Mr. Martinez successfully argued that the destruction of property count was invalid because the client’s conduct did not satisfy the legal standard of complicity – which, when validly implemented, allows an individual to be convicted for an act another commits when the individual helps plan, execute, or conceal the offense. Mr. Martinez also successfully [...]
In Jefferson County, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez achieved a dismissal of all counts against a local doctor in a DUI case. Mr. Martinez identified and utilized the defense of involuntary intoxication to achieve dismissal. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-1-804(3),(4), “[a] person is not criminally responsible for his conduct if, by reason of intoxication that is not self-induced at the time he acts, he lacks capacity to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law.” Because [...]
Colorado’s justice system has expanded treatment-focused alternatives for individuals charged with lower-level drug offenses. Many of these opportunities can reshape the direction of a case before it reaches a courtroom. Across Colorado, diversion initiatives differ by county and by the supervising court. Their common purpose is to provide structured support for people whose circumstances are tied to addiction or misuse.
For Denver residents, the Law Office of Jacob Martinez regularly helps clients pursue these options. A drug defense attorney can [...]
Mental health conditions can intersect with criminal justice in complex ways, requiring nuanced handling. In Denver, urban stressors can exacerbate these challenges, making it essential to understand how mental health affects criminal cases.
Consulting a Denver criminal defense lawyer at the Law Office of Jacob Martinez early ensures these factors are addressed properly, potentially leading to treatment-focused resolutions instead of punitive measures.
How Mental Health Influences Criminal BehaviorMental health disorders can shape behavior in ways that lead to criminal [...]
A confession is one of the most powerful pieces of evidence in any criminal case. Denver law enforcement officers are trained to use strategic questioning and behavioral tactics to elicit statements. While many interrogations follow lawful standards, some cross the line into coercion. Once a confession is recorded, prosecutors may rely heavily on it, regardless of whether the statement was obtained fairly or accurately reflects the truth.
At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, our criminal defense team understands how [...]