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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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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