A Defendant’s Guide to Vehicular Homicide Charges
April 2, 2025
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Recently, in Douglas County court, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez secured a non-alcohol-related plea in a DUI case where the client had a BAC of .11. Normally, in a case with such a BAC, the Douglas County District Attorney extends a Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) offer. Such an offer carries with it an eight point driver’s license assessment and county court consequences such as probation and community service. However, Mr. Martinez identified a vulnerability in the prosecution’s case. [...]
Recently, in Wheat Ridge Municipal Court, Mr. Martinez achieved dismissal of all counts in a case involving a physical altercation. Through investigation, it was revealed that the client was in fact the victim in the altercation – not the perpetrator. Mr. Martinez presented the fruits of the investigation to the prosecutor, who in turn dismissed the case. Because Mr. Martinez’s client’s case was completely dismissed, the client is eligible to seal all records associated with the case, as if it [...]
Recently, in Golden Municipal Court, Mr. Martinez achieved dismissal of all counts in a case where the client was charged with destruction of property and trespass. Mr. Martinez successfully argued that the destruction of property count was invalid because the client’s conduct did not satisfy the legal standard of complicity – which, when validly implemented, allows an individual to be convicted for an act another commits when the individual helps plan, execute, or conceal the offense. Mr. Martinez also successfully [...]
In Jefferson County, Denver DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez achieved a dismissal of all counts against a local doctor in a DUI case. Mr. Martinez identified and utilized the defense of involuntary intoxication to achieve dismissal. Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-1-804(3),(4), “[a] person is not criminally responsible for his conduct if, by reason of intoxication that is not self-induced at the time he acts, he lacks capacity to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law.” Because [...]
No one wakes up expecting to be charged with vehicular homicide. One moment you’re driving—then everything changes. Lights, sirens, questions you don’t know how to answer. And just like that, you’re being treated like a criminal.
This isn’t something you prepared for. You may be grieving, confused, or still trying to understand what actually happened. Meanwhile, the legal system is already moving forward without waiting for you to catch up.
This guide is here to walk you through what this [...]
White-collar crimes happen behind computer screens, in boardrooms, or through a simple email. For the accused, the situation can be overwhelming. One wrong move, one misunderstood email, or even an honest mistake can lead to criminal charges. And the consequences aren’t just financial—they can destroy careers, reputations, and personal lives.
If you’re facing accusations of white-collar crime, you need to act fast. Speak to our Denver, CO criminal defense attorneys from the Law Office of Jacob Martinez to discuss your [...]
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, [...]