Why So Many Coloradans Get Busted for DUIs on Halloween
Oct 20
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DUID | DWAI | DWI

You’re never too old for Halloween. Every year, thousands of adults join in on the Halloween spirit by dressing up and attending parties. The key difference to many adult celebrations, however, is the inclusion of alcohol.

Although these festivities are good-natured fun, whenever there’s alcohol involved, there’s a risk. In fact, October 31st has one of the highest rates for vehicle accidents and fatalities associated with driving under the influence.

Halloween Drinking and Driving Accidents by the Numbers

Research shows [...]

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You’ve Been Falsely Accused of Shoplifting in Colorado – What Now?
Oct 11
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Retail Theft/Shoplifting | Shoplifting

Shoplifting is a crime that has been occurring since people started selling things. There are many examples of how shoplifting can occur, including taking goods from a retail store, walking out of a restaurant, or using a service without paying for it.

Unfortunately, due to increased loss prevention tactics within Colorado to preserve profit, it can be very easy to be mistaken or falsely accused as a shoplifter. Nobody likes to be accused of doing something that they didn’t do, [...]

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What Colorado Business Owners Need to Understand about Corporate Fraud
Oct 4
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Corporate fraud | Fraud

Running a business is hard work. In addition to dealing with hiring and firing, managing employee personalities, promoting your product, and making a profit, you have to make sure you stay on the right side of the law.

Not only does this mean filing your taxes as appropriately, but it also means avoiding all forms of corporate fraud, even those situations which might be happening without you knowing. If you’re worried that corporate fraud may be happening in your company, [...]

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A CO Drug Trafficking Conviction Means a Minimum Mandatory Sentence
Sep 27
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking

Earlier this year, a 40-year-old man’s overdose in Fort Collins drew state authority attention to a Colorado drug trafficking ring. The overdose became a catalyst in authorities from the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force embarking on an investigation – Operation Malverde.

After eight months of hard work, the team’s efforts paid off. In recent news, authorities dismantled the drug trafficking organization, issuing eight search and arrest warrants.

Raids at eight separate locations (Arvada, Aurora, Berthoud, Campion, Denver, Fort Collins, and [...]

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Yes, Colorado Domestic Violence Can Be Charged at the Federal Level
Sep 26
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Abuse | Domestic Assault | Domestic Violence

We have encountered a lot of confusion surrounding domestic violence among clients in Colorado. So we decided to tackle some of the most common questions we encounter:

  • I’m not with the victim anymore; Why am I being charged with domestic violence?
  • I thought I would end up in state court; Why am I facing federal charges this time?
  • What do federal domestic charges mean in terms of possible sentences and penalties?

The following information should answer these and others you [...]

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