How Do Lawyers Suppress Evidence in Drug Cases?
February 21, 2025
Child pornography is a crime with serious consequences. It is exploiting those who are most vulnerable in our society and is not viewed favorably by the court – including those who do not make or distribute but merely possess it. Yes, that’s right, viewing child pornography for sexual gratification, even if you’ve not produced or distributed it, is still a crime in Colorado – and a quite serious one.
If you’re facing child pornography charges in the state or have [...]
Few things come with more of a stigma than child pornography charges.
Being labeled a sex offender is bad enough, but if you’re thought of as someone who preys on children, you may find yourself completely abandoned by people you thought cared about you and your well-being.
In this post, we’re going to outline child pornography laws and penalties in Colorado and at the federal level, then detail several potential defense strategies that a skilled Denver criminal attorney might employ [...]
Last year, the FBI operated one of the largest child pornography websites on the internet for almost two weeks.
Yes, you read that right. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was running a child pornography site. The site gave users access to (and the ability to download) thousands of illegal pictures and videos. From a government website.
According to USA Today, under the FBI, Playpen – the child pornography site – had more than 23,000 links to images and videos of [...]
The prosecution won’t tell you this, but not all evidence holds up in court. An illegal search, a flawed drug test, or even a simple paperwork mistake can make their case fall apart. And when key evidence gets thrown out, so do a lot of drug charges. The legal system isn’t perfect, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept bad evidence being used against you. A good defense starts with challenging everything—how the drugs were found, who handled them, [...]
A traffic stop should never feel like an ambush, but for many, it does. Sometimes, what starts as a routine stop escalates into a search or detention that feels invasive—or worse, illegal. The Fourth Amendment exists to prevent this kind of overreach, but not all officers play by the rules. When law enforcement crosses the line, it’s not just wrong—it’s a violation of your constitutional rights.
At the Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez, we’re committed to protecting your rights [...]
Managing someone else’s property or finances comes with responsibility—but what happens when accusations arise and you’re charged with embezzlement? Often, these cases are far more nuanced than they appear, involving trust, intent, and misunderstandings.
In Colorado, embezzlement falls under theft laws, with harsh penalties that could upend your life. And embezzlement accusations can jeopardize your career, reputation, and freedom. Let Jacob E. Martinez guide you through the legal process and fight for the best possible outcome. Contact a Denver Colorado [...]