Colorado Intends to Raise Bar on Domestic Violence Investigations
Apr 19
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence crimes in Colorado occupy a unique space. That’s because domestic violence isn’t an independent crime in and of itself. Instead, it serves as a sentencing enhancement for other crimes.

Up to this point, it’s been asbent as an enhancement for certain crimes that seem like they should fall under domestic violence, such as child abuse.

House Bill 21-1099 seeks to change this. It would include child abuse in domestic violence laws in the state. Essentially, the bill strives [...]

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Viable Defenses to Colorado Computer Fraud Charges
Apr 8
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Fraud

Nearly everyone has a computer these days, which opens up a whole new world of activities, including crime. Some people find themselves unwittingly at the center of fraud related to computer crimes, as one Parker, Colorado resident recently discovered.

A couple that purchased a new home in Parker found their mailbox stuffed with unemployment debit cards. The cards sported their home address with dozens of different resident names claiming it as their own. An obvious red flag to the new [...]

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Colorado Gun Owners May Soon Be Required to Report Gun Theft
Apr 6
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Gun Crimes

Does it surprise you to learn that thousands of guns go missing in the state of Colorado every year? It’s true.

If you own a gun and lose it, you’re not required to report it to the police – at least not yet.

A woman who lost her daughter to a gunshot wound from a stolen gun is advocating for a new law. It would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. [...]

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Colorado Assault Charges: Should I Take a Plea Deal?
Apr 1
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

Sometimes a disagreement can go way off the rails and become physical between people. In these cases, dissenters may be charged with assault in Colorado. Whether or not they’re charged depends on the circumstances of the specific case.

Assault is a serious offense. If you are convicted, you can face some pretty severe penalties that could impact on the rest of your life. Read on to learn about assault in Colorado, penalties you face, and the right time to accept [...]

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What Makes a Colorado Crime Violent?
Mar 26
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Violent Crimes

In Colorado, several types of offenses are seen as violent crimes under the law. For violent crime charges in the state, you may receive very harsh penalties that include mandatory sentencing and steep fines.

It’s important to understand what is considered a violent crime in Colorado and what types of penalties come with a guilty verdict. Here’s what you need to know.

Types of Violent Crimes in Colorado

What is considered violent crime in Colorado? The most common acts include:[...]

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