Defending Against Police Informant Testimony
April 18, 2025
Recently, in Jefferson County Court, domestic violence defense lawyer Jacob E. Martinez achieved dismissal of all charges in a case in which his client had been wrongfully accused of striking and choking his girlfriend. Though his client maintained his innocence throughout the process, for months the district attorney persisted in offering only a domestic violence conviction. Such a conviction would have had lifelong consequences for the client, such as a prohibition of his firearms rights, and the lasting stigma associated [...]
In Broomfield County, a client of Mr. Martinez’s was charged with Assault in the Third Degree, with a Domestic Violence enhancer. A conviction to this type of serious offense can have lifelong consequences, and a Domestic Violence enhancer only worsens those consequences. It is common for people with similar convictions to be denied jobs, residence, or other opportunities in life. However, in this case, Mr. Martinez secured an outcome enabling the client to avoid the black mark associated with an [...]
Recently, in Boulder County District Court, criminal defense lawyer Jacob E. Martinez achieved dismissal of all charges in a felony theft case in which the client was alleged to have stolen nearly $20,000 worth of property. Mr. Martinez exhaustively investigated and analyzed all financial data associated with the case, and presented his findings to the prosecutor. After considering Mr. Martinez’s analysis, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case in its entirety. Had the client been convicted of this offense, she [...]
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 [...]