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Understanding Colorado’s Stand Your Ground Laws in Self-Defense Claims

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In criminal cases across Denver, CO, DNA evidence is presented as powerful proof linking a defendant to a crime scene, victim, or weapon. While DNA analysis can be highly reliable when performed correctly, it is not infallible. Criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Jacob Martinez frequently challenge DNA evidence on multiple grounds to create reasonable doub...


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Police body camera footage has become one of the most influential types of evidence in Colorado criminal cases. What officers’ records can support their account or expose inconsistencies that benefit your defense. Understanding how to obtain and use this footage is essential when facing charges.

At the Law Office of Jacob Martinez, our Denver criminal defense a...


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Colorado’s justice system has expanded treatment-focused alternatives for individuals charged with lower-level drug offenses. Many of these opportunities can reshape the direction of a case before it reaches a courtroom. Across Colorado, diversion initiatives differ by county and by the supervising court. Their common purpose is to provide structured support for peopl...


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Mental health conditions can intersect with criminal justice in complex ways, requiring nuanced handling. In Denver, urban stressors can exacerbate these challenges, making it essential to understand how mental health affects criminal cases.

Consulting a Denver criminal defense lawyer at the Law Office of Jacob Martinez early ensures these factors are addressed...


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A confession is one of the most powerful pieces of evidence in any criminal case. Denver law enforcement officers are trained to use strategic questioning and behavioral tactics to elicit statements. While many interrogations follow lawful standards, some cross the line into coercion. Once a confession is recorded, prosecutors may rely heavily on it, regardless of whe...


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