Colorado Field Sobriety Tests: Why You Should Never Take Them
Oct 12
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | Field Sobriety Tests

Wondering if you should take a field sobriety test if you get pulled over? In this post, we’ll explain what the tests are like and why you should not take them. Ever.

Then we’re cover what you can do to fight back if you are charged with a DUI.

Field Sobriety Tests in Colorado

If an officer suspects you’ve had too much to drink, he or she will pull you over and ask you for your driver’s license and registration. [...]

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Statutory Rape in Colorado: How the Law Works
Oct 9
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Rape | Sex Crimes | Statutory Rape

Statutory rape laws are based on the premise that minor children are incapable of informed consent to sex acts. The inability of minors to form consent is written in the statutes – hence the term “statutory rape.”

In statutory rape, the prosecution need not prove that an assault took place, or that the sex act(s) were committed forcibly. Even a romantic relationship with someone under the age of consent is considered statutory rape if sexual activity takes place.

Statutory rape [...]

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It Takes a Village: What Coloradans Can Do to Reduce Juvenile Crime
Sep 25
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile crimes are a serious problem in society not only for the present, but also in terms of how they may impact our nation’s future. Juvenile delinquency can be considered a systemic problem – parents, schools, society, culture, and government agencies all have some contribution to juvenile crime.

A number of factors make adolescents more likely to engage in criminal activity. However, studies have shown that support from the community can keep teens from turning to criminality, and can help [...]

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It’s Election Time: How to Avoid Colorado Voter Fraud Charges
Sep 19
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Fraud | Voter Fraud

Accusations and fears of voter fraud always heat up around elections. In this post, we’ll tell you what actions specifically constitute voter fraud and how to avoid getting charged.

Does Voter Fraud Really Happen in Colorado?

Yes… technically. Just not very often. In fact, despite the claims of some to the contrary, it’s pretty rare everywhere in our country.

Even the Trump commission on voting integrity had to put out a report saying they did not find widespread evidence of [...]

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Criminal Acts Commonly Associated with Domestic Violence in Colorado
Sep 13
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault | Domestic Violence | Stalking

Domestic violence in Colorado is not an actual charge, but rather an “enhancement” to other, existing charges. Because of this, it is something that covers quite a bit of ground and can be attached to a number of different criminal offenses.

In this post, we’re going to detail the offenses most commonly associated with domestic violence and tell you how to get help if you are facing any of these charges.

Defining Domestic Violence in Colorado

Colorado law defines domestic [...]

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