Can My Google Searches be Used Against Me?
Apr 6
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Criminal Defense

You know the drill. “Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”

Even if you’ve never been arrested, you’ve probably heard the Miranda rights in movies or TV shows. But your words aren’t the only thing that can be used to incriminate you. Your searches, emails, accounts, and other activity onlin could be uncovered and used against you as well.

Under US law, certain government agencies, administrative agencies, and courts are allowed to [...]

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Will Governor’s Focus on Painkiller Abuse Lead to More DUIDs in Colorado?
Apr 1
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | DUI

It is no secret that all eyes have been on Colorado for its recent legalization of recreational marijuana use. Some have claimed that the problems associated with marijuana have gotten worse, while others say that things are demonstrably better now. But while the majority of people focus on this issue, behind the scenes Coloradoans have been grappling with a much more dangerous problem: the recreational—and illegal—use of painkillers.

Recently, Colorado governor John Hickenlooper announced a campaign to end this illegal [...]

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Drinking and Boating: More Dangerous than Drinking and Driving
Mar 31
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: BUI

As a responsible citizen, you are probably well aware of all the consequences associated with driving under the influence in Colorado. Not only does drinking and driving impair your ability to safely perform driving tasks such as steering and reacting to emergency situations, driving while intoxicated is highly illegal. Anyone who’s been arrested for a DUI before can assure you of the harshness of the legal consequences—there’s license suspension, heavy fines, and even jail time.

However, even if you know [...]

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How to Handle Your Alcohol Evaluation
Mar 31
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: DUI

Following a DUI or DWI charge, it is not uncommon for a judge in Colorado to issue an order for an alcohol evaluation. An alcohol evaluation is one way for the court to determine whether or not your current rate of alcohol consumption makes you a risk to yourself or others and they are generally handled by treatment facilities, not police officers or legal personnel. Following an evaluation, the facility will present the results to the court, which will review [...]

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Juvenile Marijuana Crimes on the Rise
Mar 16
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Drug Crimes | Marijuana

In the past few years, Colorado has been receiving a lot of national media attention for becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana use. Despite the fact that plenty of popular news outlets have been playing up this new legislation and pointing out its positive aspects, the legalization of marijuana has not been without negative side effects.

According to the Durango Herald, Colorado schools saw a record number of drug use violations in the months following marijuana legalization. [...]

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