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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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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