Could You Get Arrested for Recording Law Enforcement?
Jul 19
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Search and Seizure

One of the biggest catalysts in the debate surrounding police shootings has been live videos and footage of police activity. Most recently, a Facebook Live Video was broadcasted of Minnesota police shooting Philando Castile. The video went viral and caused an uproar, as well as a discussion of issues including police relations and gun ownership.

Now, citizens are encouraged and allowed to record law enforcement activity if they believe the officer is doing something illegal or unethical. But no one [...]

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Supreme Court Upholds Firearms Ban for Domestic Violence
Jul 11
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence | Gun Crimes | Weapons Crimes

On June 27, the United States Supreme Court concluded a historic gun rights case by upholding a federal ban on individuals who have been convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from owning or purchasing firearms. The court voted 6-2 in favor of upholding the ban.

The case, Voisine vs. United States, involved two men from Maine: Stephen Voisine and William E. Armstrong III. Both men were petitioning for their right to own a firearm despite their past domestic violence convictions.

Stephen [...]

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6 Things to Do If You Have Been Issued a Protection Order
Jul 5
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Protective Orders

Being issued a protection order can be stressful. Violating a protection order is a criminal offense, and can land you in jail. Because of this, you might feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells, and may even fear leaving the house – or wherever you are staying – to avoid violating the order.

If you have been issued a protection order (or believe you may be issued one), it is important to take it very seriously. But you don’t [...]

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Don’t Get Caught In Crackdown Due to High Rate of Summer DUIs
Jun 27
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI | DUID | DWAI

Now is the best time to review the risks of the road and how to drive safely. Why? Because summer is the most dangerous time to drive. Let’s look at why:

  • More people on the road, including:
    • New drivers and teenagers
    • Cyclists and pedestrians
    • Tourists and vacationers who are unfamiliar with the roads they are driving on
  • Extreme heat may lead to tire blowouts and overheated engines
  • More road construction
  • More road trips, meaning more mileage is being put on
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A Guide to Colorado’s Sex Offender Registry
Jun 21
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registry

Colorado has harsh sentences for sex crimes. As just one example, in the past offenders convicted for possessing underage pornography have received life sentences.

To put that in perspective, these are non-violent crimes that receive the same sentence as that given to people convicted of murder.

Obviously, these harsh sentences aren’t given to everyone convicted of every sex crime. But each sex crime conviction does come with a lifelong consequence: having to register on Colorado’s very public sex offender registry.[...]

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