Is It a Crime to Accidentally Bring a Gun into a Colorado Airport?
Jul 11
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Gun Crimes | Weapons Crimes

Common sense dictates that bringing a loaded gun into an airport on your person is not a good plan – and indeed, it is illegal. However, what if you are otherwise carrying a gun legally, and accidentally bring it into the airport?

This actually happened recently to a Colorado state representative. She brought a loaded gun in her handbag to a security checkpoint, which was detected in the X-ray machine. She was then arrested on suspicion of introducing a firearm [...]

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Sharp Increase in Colorado Springs Burglaries May Mean More Charges
Jul 3
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes

A Colorado Springs man recently arrived home to find his home being burglarized. When he confronted the burglar, the burglar pulled a firearm on the homeowner and pointed it at him as he ran away.

That wasn’t the end, though.

According to police, the homeowner then got into his car and chased the suspect, and came into contact with two more alleged accomplices. All of the suspects were able to flee the crime scene, so the investigation is ongoing.

This [...]

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If Someone Gets Hurt in Your Colorado Auto Theft, You Pay the Price
Jul 1
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Auto Theft | Theft Crimes

Two car thieves could face increased charges for allegedly injuring a man who tried to stop them in the act.  What happened?

A man was sitting outside his home in the Colorado Springs area when two individuals allegedly entered his garage to steal his vehicle. When the two individuals reportedly started to drive the vehicle away, the owner jumped on the back to try to stop the theft. He was dragged for a few hundred yards before falling off and [...]

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Attending a 4th of July BBQ? How Coloradans Can Avoid Getting a DUI
Jun 20
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | July 4th

Enjoying the 4th of July with friends or family at a barbeque? Many Coloradans will be doing just that… and far too many will end up getting DUIs on their way home.

Why?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, up to 40 percent of annual vehicle fatalities occur over this weekend, and almost half of the fatalities involve a driver whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at least twice the legal limit of 0.08 percent.

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What Does It Mean to Be Charged with Unemployment Fraud in Colorado?
Jun 13
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Fraud | White Collar Crimes

A 36-year-old Fruita woman was recently accused of collecting almost $10,000 in unemployment benefits while she was, in fact, employed.

The investigation began in 2017, when a random audit of one of the suspect’s employers revealed that she had been employed while collecting unemployment benefits. She is now facing multiple felony-level charges of fraud, theft, and computer crimes.

The process of filing for unemployment and receiving benefits is complex – meaning that it is common for people to intentionally exploit [...]

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