Guide to the Many Different Classifications of Theft in Colorado
Sep 14
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Shoplifting | Theft Crimes

Shoplifting. Fuel piracy. Theft by resale of a lift ticket.

These are all activities that may constitute theft crimes under Colorado law. But while theft crimes may take many different forms in Colorado, all theft crimes typically involve knowingly taking or exercising control over someone else’s assets, property, or something else of value without their permission.

Recently, Colorado law enforcement officials have had to deal with an increase in car thefts, worries over water theft by marijuana growers, and even [...]

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Why Do People Commit Domestic Violence Crimes?
Sep 8
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a crime that occurs behind closed doors—both the closed doors of a shared dwelling and the closed doors of the domestic abuser’s mind.

The psychology of a domestic abuser is different from other violent criminals.  Often the abuser has no history of violent crime, and his sudden acts of aggression can seem uncharacteristic to his partner, family, and community.

A new study from the psychology research lab at Northwestern has shed some light on the mind of [...]

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10 Colorado Counties with the Most Violent Crimes
Sep 1
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Violent Crimes

Colorado has its share of violent crimes, and some counties see quite a bit more than others. Not surprisingly, law enforcement officials tend to police “known” violent areas more closely. But how do you know where the most violence occurs in our state?

Using the data collection site, Graphiq, we produced a map from violent crime reports in 2013, the most recent FBI statistics available.

The statistics from the FBI include a number of crimes under these terms. Violent crime, [...]

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New Colorado Law: Repeat DUI Offenders Could Face Prison Time
Aug 18
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

Multiple-DUI offenders in Colorado now could face prison time according to a new law passed by the state’s General Assembly.

House Bill 1043 (also known as the Felony DUI Bill) was signed into law by Governor John Hickenlooper on June 1.  The new legislation gives prosecutors the option of charging DUI suspects with a Class 4 felony if they are facing their fourth DUI offense.  Class 4 felonies are punishable by 2 to 6 years in prison and a fine [...]

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What Constitutes a Crime Against the Government?
Aug 10
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

When you hear “crimes against the government,” it may call to mind high-level federal crimes like espionage and terrorism. Because the American government is large and powerful, it may seem very difficult for one individual to commit a crime that directly affects the government in any meaningful way.

The truth is that crimes against the government do include terrorism and espionage, but also cover much lesser crimes that occur on a state level, like resisting arrest or perjury. All charges [...]

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