Types of Theft Colorado Police Watch for During the Holidays
Dec 21
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

Most people see the winter holiday season as a time of celebration. Thankfulness. Togetherness. Joy and cheer. For the Denver police and others in local law enforcement, though, it is also a time that brings a huge uptick in the number of theft cases they have to handle.

Some of these cases are truly unusual, like the young adults that recently got caught on camera stealing Christmas decorations. Or the man who allegedly stole over $7,000 worth of Christmas trees [...]

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How Sex Crimes Netted a Colorado Man a 472-Year Sentence
Dec 15
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes

Recently, a Colorado man received the longest-ever sentence for human trafficking in U.S. history.

Brock Franklin, 31, was convicted on 30 violations that fall under Colorado’s Organized Crime Control Act, including numerous sex crimes. Several children and women provided testimony for the prosecution. The sentence reached 472 years because Franklin was a repeat offender, which allowed for sentence enhancements.

In the original indictment, six other offenders were involved. One man’s charges were dismissed. The other five men pleaded guilty to [...]

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Possessing These Drugs in Colorado Nets You the Most Serious Penalties
Dec 7
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Drug Possession

Possession of certain drugs results in tougher sentencing if you are caught with them. This is true in Colorado just like it is elsewhere across the United States.

Because of this, we thought it might be useful to break down how drugs are penalized so that you can learn which controlled substances are the “worst” to possess and work to avoid drug charges.

Categorizing Controlled Substances: The Colorado Drug Schedules

The state of Colorado has grouped drugs into “schedules,” or [...]

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How to Beat a Denver Assault Charge
Dec 3
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

Assault is a very serious offense, and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony in Colorado depending upon the circumstances of the alleged offense. This may carry jail or prison time, as well as hefty fines. Moreover, if convicted, you will be left with a criminal record of violent crime that can compromise your ability to attain housing, employment, loans, and child custody, among other issues.

If charged with assault in Denver, you should make every effort [...]

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Your Guide to Understanding Colorado’s Child Abuse Laws
Nov 23
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Child Abuse

Do you know what constitutes child abuse under Colorado laws? By looking at the statutes, you can gain a greater understanding of child abuse charges and associated penalties in our state.

The Legal Definition of Child Abuse in Colorado

A person commits child abuse by putting a child in a harmful or neglectful situation.

Colorado laws call acts such as these child abuse (others may also be included):

  • Acting in any way that leads to a child’s physical injury or
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