What to Do If You’re Accused of a Colorado Hate Crime
Jan 9
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Hate Crimes

We are merely days away from Donald Trump becoming the President of the United States. While many claim to be waiting to determine his impact on the country, others believe they can already see it.

One big change that has occurred since his election is a rise in hate crimes both around the nation and right here in Colorado. In the first five days after Trump was elected, the country saw 200 reports of hate crimes or bias-motivated harassment. From [...]

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Domestic Violence: The Effect of the Reported Holiday Increase
Jan 5
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

You’ve most likely heard this before: domestic violence incidents spike during the holiday season with more people spending long days and weeks with family members.

It’s something that makes sense. It’s something that sounds true. So when media outlets report the information as fact, most people tend to believe it.

Here’s the thing, though: according to the National Resource Center for Domestic Violence, “Available research linking reports of domestic violence to the holiday season is limited and inconclusive.”

In other [...]

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6 Differences between Military and Civilian Criminal Proceedings
Dec 27
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Military Defense

Entering into the military comes with a separate set of rules, privileges, and responsibilities. The world of criminal justice is no exception. Military criminal proceedings have different courts, processes, and penalties than civilian courts.

Just like civilian crimes, though, military crimes have the potential to destroy your reputation and your career. If you have been charged with a crime or are afraid you may be charged with a crime, become familiar with military criminal proceedings to prepare yourself for what [...]

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You Don’t Have to Assault an Officer to Resist Arrest
Dec 21
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Resisting Arrest

Have you ever heard the term, “fight or flight?” It describes our basic instincts when we are placed in tense situations. The idea is that all human beings are built to react in one of two ways. Either we will fight back and try to overcome our adversary, or we will try to run away because we realize we’re overmatched.

Unfortunately, this instinct can lead to big problems if it kicks in when a police officer is putting you under [...]

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Another Big DUI Bust during the Holidays in Colorado
Dec 6
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

While most of us have been bundling up, putting out the appropriate decorations, and generally getting ready for the holidays, Colorado law enforcement has been gearing up for big DUI busts.

Why? Because as the holidays approach, the streets will become filled with more drunk drivers and, naturally, more drunk driving accidents.

Law enforcement hopes that by arresting more people, they will be able to prevent more drunk driving accidents. To that end, the Colorado State Police host a campaign [...]

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