An In-Depth Look at Colorado Criminal Defense Strategies
May 31
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Defense Strategies

Being charged with a crime can be incredibly stressful. You don’t want to plead guilty, but how can you prove your innocence or lessen your sentence?

Luckily, there are many ways to defend against criminal charges. Some are well known, like self-defense, but did you know that hypoglycemia can be used as a defense in some cases? Do you know about the “make my day” law, and how can it help you in court?

Below we have a few examples [...]

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When Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dismissed?
May 9
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Domestic Violence

Recently, Johnny Manziel, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, was indicted on domestic violence charges. Colleen Crowley, one of Manziel’s ex-girlfriends, is accusing him of hitting and threatening her in an assault that took place in February.

This case is getting a lot of coverage in the media due to Manziel’s celebrity and notoriety, but it does bring up a common question concerning domestic violence charges. Although Manziel was formerly indicted by a grand jury for [...]

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What Role Does a Defense Lawyer Play in a Criminal Case?
Oct 26
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

Put simply, as a criminal justice attorney, I help ordinary people navigate the often confusing and intimidating criminal justice system in Denver and surrounding areas.

But what are the specific duties and services a criminal justice attorney like me provides for his or her clients? Here I’ll outline what you should expect from a capable attorney throughout the entire process of a case—before, during, and after a trial.

Why Hire a Defense Attorney?

The courts do allow you to represent [...]

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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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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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