Coloradoans Still Stocking Their Arsenals Into November 2020
Jan 9
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Gun Crimes | Sage Storage Bill | Weapons Crimes

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in panic for a lot of people. That manifests itself through the stockpiling of certain items. For some people, it’s food or household products; for others, it’s guns and ammunition.

Reports out of Colorado Springs have detailed the increased sales of firearms throughout the state. Some gun retailers say their sales are four times greater now than they were one year ago. This has resulted in a shortage of ammunition as well.

Of course, every [...]

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What Happens When Your CO Teen Violates Curfew?
Dec 17
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Juvenile Crimes

The United States is a free country, and because of that, our citizens are allowed to move freely from one place to another. However, this comes with a few restrictions — especially if you’re a minor. In Colorado, minors don’t simply need to contend with the rules their parents give them, but the state as well.

Failure to comply with curfew laws in Colorado can result in legal consequences. Here’s what you need to know about Colorado’s SafeNite Program, what [...]

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A Brief Guide on Colorado’s Economic Crimes
Dec 12
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Bribery | Forgery | Fraud | Money Laundering | White Collar Crimes

Not all crimes are violent – but that doesn’t mean crimes without violence don’t have victims. White-collar crimes are a perfect example. Additionally, in places like Denver, white-collar crimes may be more common than you think.

According to a report by the Denver Post, there is an average of 2.9 white-collar crimes committed in Denver each day. These crimes, while not violent, can involve some steep punishments, which is why being accused of a white-collar crime is very serious.

What [...]

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Colorado Just Barely Eeks Out of the Drunk Driving Top Dozen
Dec 4
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWAI | DWI

Drunk driving is a problem no matter what time of the year it is, but there always seems to be an uptick around the holidays. Colorado is no exception.

The state barely missed the top-ranking states for drunk driving, slipping through at number 13. Don’t let it fool you, though. Coloradoans have a habit of getting behind the wheel after drinking, with 411 DUI-related arrests happening each year per 100,000 people.

Do you have questions about drunk driving? Here are [...]

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Colorado Drug Trafficking Isn’t the Only Charge You’re Facing
Nov 23
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Drug Trafficking | Marijuana

Marijuana has been legal in Colorado for over seven years, and the 2020 election shows that states are still following suit. That doesn’t mean that Coloradoans face no rules when it comes to handling the substance, though.

If you are involved in any sort of out-of-state marijuana distribution, you are likely to face more than one charge. Some of these charges will be drug charges, while others may involve money, weapons, or elements that appear to be completely unrelated to [...]

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