Why 2022 Is the Year for You to Get Your CO Record Sealed
Jan 5
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Expungement / Criminal Record Sealing

For anyone with a criminal record, having a background check done to get a new job or secure a new apartment can be quite stressful. Background checks will show any criminal convictions and even arrests that have taken place, which can be a barrier for some people when it comes to finding a new job or getting a new place to live.

Thankfully, for many people, there is a legal remedy to this problem: record sealing or expungement. There are [...]

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A CO DUI Will Make Your Holiday Memorable for All the Wrong Reasons
Dec 28
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWI

The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones and make some memories to cherish. The key is to make good memories, not things that will stick with you for life for all the wrong reasons – like being arrested for a Colorado DUI.

This holiday season, the Colorado police will be out in full force, patrolling the streets to make sure that everyone stays safe. That means that sobriety checkpoints and other precautions may be used. You [...]

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How Are Drugs Classified in CO and Why Does It Matter?
Dec 14
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

Colorado is a state that has decriminalized certain substances in certain amounts, most famously marijuana way back in 2014. But even though decriminalization has occurred within certain limits, possession of most controlled substances is still a felony.

Colorado classifies controlled substances, including both prescription and illicit substances, into schedules. These schedules influence the way a drug crime is classified and how it is penalized, as well, so it’s a very important system to understand – especially if you’re facing drug [...]

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Colorado Is Serious about Protecting Teens Online — Including from Sexting
Dec 10
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Internet Crimes | Internet Luring of Child | Sex Crimes | Sexting

The internet poses a risk to kids. That is just fact. All over the country, states are taking measures to help protect kids from the dangers present online – including Colorado.

The changes made to laws in Colorado have taken it from the 22nd safest state for kids to the number one place. What is responsible for this change? Primarily, the state has put more laws in place for sexting, including 11 laws that seek to protect kids from [...]

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How Colorado Handles Self-Defense in Domestic Violence Cases
Dec 1
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Self Defense'

Domestic violence is a serious offense in Colorado, and the laws clearly outline what the justice system considers domestic violence.

While the definition of domestic violence may be clear in the state, the idea that someone was defending themselves against the abuse of another isn’t as clear. It’s common in domestic violence cases for the party being accused of domestic violence to say they were only acting in self-defense. However, anyone claiming self-defense can only argue it successfully in court [...]

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