What You Should Know about Colorado’s Open Carry Laws
Sep 7
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Gun Crimes | Weapons Crimes

In Colorado, we love our guns. Fortunately, our state is one of the most reasonable ones out there regarding gun laws. However, any weapons charges resulting from illegal possession or carrying of a firearm are still harshly prosecuted, so it is important to know the law.

Colorado is an open carry state, meaning that people here may carry a non-concealed firearm. However, there are a few important restrictions regarding what kind of firearms can be carried and by whom. Further, [...]

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Colorado Is #2 In Identity Theft, So Cops Will Be on the Lookout
Aug 30
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious offense that can have devastating consequences for its victims. Worse, our state is apparently rife with it.

How so?

A recent national report identified that Colorado is second in the nation for identity theft. This alarming statistic means that local law enforcement will like be even more on the lookout for identity theft than before. Although this is largely a good thing for Coloradans, it also means that some law enforcement officials and prosecutors will [...]

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Drug-Free Zones: What Coloradans Need to Know
Aug 23
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes

Drug-free zone laws are a longstanding sentencing policy intended to increase criminal penalties for drug crimes committed near places where children are likely to be present. For example, near schools and parks. The first drug-free zone laws took effect in the 1970s, and they were ramped up as the “War on Drugs” really took hold during the Reagan presidency.

The principle of drug-free zone laws is pretty simple and straightforward: keep dangerous drugs and violence related to drug trafficking away [...]

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What Happens in Colorado If You Crash While Drinking?
Aug 23
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DUID | DWAI

If you cause an accident while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you face not only a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge, but also other serious criminal charges that could be punishable by lengthy incarceration and driver’s license revocation.

The exact charges resulting from a DWI accident will depend on whether anyone was injured or killed, and if so, the severity of the injuries. Other circumstances surrounding the offense may also affect sentencing and penalties.

Below, we cover [...]

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With College Sex Crimes Up, What Do Colorado Universities Watch For?
Aug 8
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes

Generally speaking, the overall crime rate on college campus has dropped substantially — except for one important area. Reports of sex crimes increased by an astounding 205% between 2001 and 2015.

This probably sounds terrifying – and it should. However, it is likely that the commission of sex crimes has not increased. Rather, what is probably happening is that more sex crimes are being reported as the stigma felt by victims has been lessened. Further, universities are under increased pressure [...]

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