How Do Lawyers Suppress Evidence in Drug Cases?
February 21, 2025
Recently, in a Jefferson County DUI case, Denver DUI attorney Mr. Martinez negotiated a resolution in which all alcohol-related driving charges were dismissed, and his client was able to enter a plea to Reckless Driving. Mr. Martinez’s client only lost his license for one month, he served no jail or probation, and he was not sentenced to any community service. Most importantly, he was able to avoid having the black mark of what would have been his second impaired driving [...]
Twice in the last year, Denver criminal defense attorney Jacob E. Martinez has had the opportunity and privilege to participate in a local school’s career day as a guest speaker. Strive Preparatory School is a charter school in Denver, serving high-performing yet under-privileged students. The school’s focus is on preparing its students for college while withstanding the unique challenges faced by those in a disadvantaged demographic.
Below is a photograph of Mr. Martinez speaking with students about his career choice [...]
In a Jefferson County DUI case, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez achieved a Careless Driving disposition where the client had originally been charged with DUI. In this case, because the client had prior alcohol-related convictions, he was facing a guaranteed jail sentence. However, upon closely analyzing the case, Mr. Martinez identified a significant legal issue.
In Colorado DUI cases, though an individual does not need to be literally driving a vehicle at the time of police contact, they do [...]
In a Summit County DUI case, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez successfully argued for the dismissal of the DMV revocation proceeding initiated against his client. In reviewing the documentation the DMV was relying upon in his client’s driver’s license revocation proceeding, Mr. Martinez noticed a discrepancy in the police paperwork. In Colorado, when a breathalyzer is the basis for the BAC result in a DUI case, the defendant needs to be continuously monitored by police for twenty minutes prior [...]
In Larimer County, a client of Mr. Martinez’s was charged with DUI, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, and a minor traffic infraction. After negotiation, Mr. Martinez was able to secure a disposition in which his client pled guilty to only Minor in Possession of Alcohol, and a plea to DWAI was deferred for a period of one year. This resolution will enable the client to avoid the black mark of an alcohol-related driving conviction. Further, the plea avoided the suspension [...]
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 [...]