Murder vs. Manslaughter in Colorado
Apr 11
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Manslaughter | Murder | Vehicular Homicide

When someone kills another human being, we call it murder – but not all murder is created equal.

Just like other states, Colorado defines several different types of murder. Depending on the specific circumstances of these violent crimes, someone here could be accused of murder in the first degree, felony murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, provoked passion murder in the second degree, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, or vehicular homicide.

But what is the difference between [...]

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Defending Colorado Domestic Violence Charges
Apr 5
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges are taken very seriously in Colorado. Not only will you potentially face harsh penalties and restrictive protective orders, but a domestic violence conviction will also affect all aspects of your life.

A domestic violence conviction greatly limits your ability to find employment and housing. If you have children, a conviction could severely reduce visitation or even take away your parental rights altogether. Not to mention the damage a domestic violence conviction can do to your reputation and [...]

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A Breakdown of Theft Charges in Colorado
Mar 28
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

Compared to a lot of other crimes, theft doesn’t really seem that bad. After all, you’re not physically harming or killing anyone. And in the case of something like stealing and using another person’s credit card, most likely the victim won’t even suffer financially because the credit card company will notice the unusual activity and close the account.

No big deal, right?

But it is a big deal, and if you are charged with theft, you’ll learn just how big [...]

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Solicitation: Laws, Consequences, and John-Shaming
Mar 22
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Solicitation

The world’s oldest profession – prostitution – is against the law here in Colorado and almost everywhere in the United States. Nevada is the only exception, and even then, prostitution is only legal in 28 specific brothels across 8 counties.

Whether or not this is the way it should be is up for debate, but that doesn’t change the current situation. If you engage in prostitution, solicitation, pimping, pandering, or any behavior that promotes the sex trade, you can potentially [...]

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When Can a Child Be Charged as an Adult?
Mar 15
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Juvenile Crimes

Under Colorado law, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. And if a juvenile commits a crime, he or she can either be charged as a juvenile or an adult depending on the circumstances.

In following with the Colorado Juvenile Code, the goal of charging a minor as a juvenile is basically to “preserve and strengthen family ties whenever possible.” This means that Colorado is committed to looking out for a child’s welfare and to provide care, [...]

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