Can Colorado Computer Crimes Become Capital Offenses? Sometimes…
Sep 12
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Capital Crimes | Computer Crimes

We use computers for just about everything, so it should come as no surprise they are increasingly being used to commit crimes, collectively referred to as computer crimes.

While computer crimes are a relatively new phenomenon, they are constantly evolving as criminals adopt new tactics, and legislators are struggling to catch up.

Make no mistake, however. They will…eventually. We anticipate that sooner than later the already-broad definitions of computer crimes will continue to expand, and prosecution will increase.

In fact, [...]

Tweet
Share
Share
Buffer
Read More

When Law Enforcement Says Your Colorado Assault Was Due to Bias
Sep 12
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault | Hate Crimes

We can all admit that tensions in our country are high right now. No matter who you voted for or what you look like, it’s hard to turn a blind eye to the rising levels of violence through both large-scale and short-scale incidents.

Unfortunately, Colorado has the numbers to prove that hate crimes and other forms of violence are truly more prevalent than in the past.

Data from Colorado law enforcement shows that reports of hate crimes doubled from 2017 [...]

Tweet
Share
Share
Buffer
Read More

Epstein May Be Dead, but Sex Trafficking Is Alive and Well in Colorado
Aug 29
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Trafficking

While awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, millionaire financier Jefferey Epstein is believed to have committed suicide in his jail cell at New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10.

Epstein, aged 66, had been incarcerated since early July  when he was arrested on charges of operating a sex trafficking ring of teenage girls – some as young as 14 years old. He allegedly sexually abused dozens of young girls in New York, Florida, and other locations.

Officials report Epstein committed [...]

Tweet
Share
Share
Buffer
Read More

Defense Strategies Coloradans Can Use to Fight Probation Violations
Aug 27
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Probation Violations

 

Probation programs provide an extremely valuable opportunity that may allow you to serve all or part of your sentence outside of prison.

However, Colorado probation programs have strict requirements, and any violations will not be tolerated. If you’re found to be in violation, you could even have your probation revoked, and be required to serve out the rest of your sentence behind bars.

If you’re hit with a probation violation, your freedom is at stake. It’s of utmost importance [...]

Tweet
Share
Share
Buffer
Read More

DUI in Colorado: What are the Most Frequently Asked Questions?
Aug 15
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DWI

If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, you probably have many questions on your mind. This is understandable — getting caught driving under the influence, even for first-time offenders, can yield significant consequences.

Colorado is actually one of the toughest states in the nation for this offense. To help Coloradans facing a DUI charge, we answer a few of the most common questions we hear from our clients.

Remember that every DUI case is different, and that you should consult [...]

Tweet
Share
Share
Buffer
Read More