Your Guide to Criminal Diversion Programs in Denver
Oct 26
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Criminal Diversion Program | Youth Diversion Program

If you or your child have been accused of a crime, you are no doubt concerned about the long-term consequences of a criminal record. However, depending upon the nature of the crime and any prior convictions, you or your child could qualify for a diversion program that will get the charges dismissed.

What are criminal diversion programs, and how can they help you?

The aim of criminal diversion programs is to rehabilitate defendants and help them avoid a criminal record, [...]

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How a Denver Criminal Lawyer Can Get Charges Dismissed
Aug 31
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

If you are facing criminal charges, don’t think your sentencing is inevitable. There are a number of different things that a skilled Denver criminal lawyer can do to help you get your charges reduced, dismissed, or dropped.

You may be able to make a plea agreement with the prosecution, admitting your guilt in exchange for lesser charges. Alternatively, some Colorado defense attorneys have a successful track record at getting charges dropped before the case even goes to trial by using [...]

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Colorado Police Release Video on How to Be a “Good Witness”
Aug 1
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Witness

A good witness can make or break a criminal case. Witnesses can bring charges against someone, and can even be the key to a conviction. Death sentences have been overturned because a witness recanted their testimony.

Therein lies the problem. A fair criminal justice system is not just the responsibility of prosecutors, lawyers, and judges. All citizens have to contribute to ensure fair trials and a fair system. – including witnesses.

That’s why the Colorado Springs Police Department has issued [...]

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Differences between Municipal and State Court in Colorado
May 3
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense | Municipal Court | State Court

Navigating the Colorado court system is not an easy task. Forget figuring out your defense strategy. Just finding which court you will have to report to can be confusing. Denver specifically has multiple court systems that handle legal matters, including municipal courts, district courts, and more.

For this blog post, we will focus on municipal and district courts. Both of these courts deal with legal matters that take place within Colorado borders, and generally follow the same procedure, but there [...]

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6 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Criminal Defense Attorney
Oct 4
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Criminal Defense

It’s stressful enough to be charged with a crime. The last thing you may want to do is shop around for a criminal defense attorney and talk legal fees. Choosing the right attorney, however, may mean the difference between years in jail and dropped charges.

Keep the following questions in mind while searching for and consulting with different criminal defense attorneys about your situation.

How Long Have You Been Practicing Law?

An attorney’s years of experience and the number of [...]

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