Understand Your Rights Regarding DNA Expungement in Colorado
Feb 2
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DNA Expungement

Sometimes, when an individual is arrested for a crime, the state has the right to take their DNA. It can be used as evidence in the case against them. However, many people do not realize that this DNA sample doesn’t just go away – it stays on file and will show up on any future searches that law enforcement officials conduct.

Thankfully, Colorado has laws allowing people charged with a crime to file for expungement of their DNA. This does [...]

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How to Get CO Assault Charged Dropped
Jan 27
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

When you get charged with a crime like assault in Colorado, you don’t simply have to accept the charges – you have the right to fight back. An assault conviction can affect the rest of your life, even after you’ve fulfilled the penalties. It is vital to work with your lawyer to have assault charges dropped or reduced, and it is possible.

Where do you start? After bringing an experienced and capable attorney on board your defense team, the real [...]

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Facing a New Year’s DUI? You’re Not By Yourself
Jan 20
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWAI | DWI

The new year gives people time to start fresh and focus on goals for the next 12 months. However, charges from the last few moments of the previous year can follow you into the new – especially charges for a DUI over the New Year’s holiday.

The state of Colorado is directing its focus toward the enforcement of DUIs. Holiday gatherings and New Year’s Eve celebrations are when people tend to overindulge in alcohol and get behind the wheel of [...]

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Fast Facts About Fentanyl in CO
Jan 12
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Fentanyl

Everywhere you go, it seems like you simply can’t get away from hearing about Fentanyl. This drug has caused significant problems in the United States and Colorado, and it’s hazardous if it’s not used correctly in a medical setting which is why it has led to an increase in deaths due to overdoses in the last several years.

Why is fentanyl so dangerous? It is essential to understand more about this drug and how it gets into the drug supply. [...]

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Can Drug Offenses Get Sealed in CO?
Jan 6
2023

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

Even in states like Colorado that have decriminalized many drugs in specific amounts, drug convictions can haunt you for years.

Whenever anyone does a background check on you for a new job, housing, or even a loan, they will see convictions on your record, and you could lose opportunities long after you’ve served your debt to society. That’s why criminal record sealing exists in Colorado, but it’s essential to understand what types of convictions can be sealed and cannot.

Here [...]

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