Our culture sends wildly mixed messages: The entertainment and music industries are constantly sending an overly sexualized message. You can’t go to the grocery store or listen to the radio without seeing a risqué magazine cover or hearing an overtly sexual song. At the same time, the government in Colorado treats sex crimes much harsher Continue Reading
Posts by Terry O'Malley
Sexual Exploitation of a Child: District Attorneys Hold All the Cards in Larimer County
Sex offenses in Larimer and Boulder County can be difficult to understand. Colorado law is often complex and confusing when it comes to sexual crimes. We are often asked to explain the intricacies and details of many different offenses in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. Today, I’ll discuss the crime of Sexual Exploitation of Continue Reading
Charged with Public Indecency The Hidden Danger in Fort Collins, CO
Did you know a prank could end with your arrest? Teenage pranks such as mooning or flashing someone could result in being charged with Public Indecency in Larimer, Jackson and Boulder County. This crime is a petty offense, but it carries a hidden danger: if a person is convicted of Public Indecency twice, they will Continue Reading
Is Silence Obstruction of a Peace Officer in Larimer County?
Obstruction of a Police Officer is charged in Larimer County when a person impairs, obstructs, or hinders a police officer from preserving the peace or enforcing the law by threatening to use, or using violence, physical interference, or an obstacle. The definition of this offense is very vague, and often results in the rights of Continue Reading
Social Media Sites can Cause Protection / Restraining Order Violation in Larimer County
Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook could cause you to violate your restraining order in Larimer County. We commonly see cases where a civil restraining order or criminal protection order is in place and liking the protected party’s post or sending them a friend request ends with a violation of a protection order charge. Continue Reading
What to Do to Prepare to Stand in Front of a Judge in Larimer County Court
When I talk to clients, their family members and other people who have had to appear in court, I’m always looking to see their reactions to being in the courtroom. I am usually told two things: How frightening and humbling it was for each of the defendants to stand in front of a judge. How Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Charges in Fort Collins: DV for Any Crime in Larimer County
You can be charged with Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-9-106 for nearly any offense. This sounds ridiculous, and it is: Our legislature has caved and given in to victim’s rights groups. You can be charged with domestic violence in Larimer or Broomfield County for simple, petty acts like sending an unkind text to an ex-girlfriend, Continue Reading
A Story of Criminal Mischief in Larimer County from a Fort Collins Lawyer | C.R.S. 18-4-501
Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 is a serious and common offense, and can result in possible jail or prison time in Larimer County. This offense is also referred to as Property Damage, or Vandalism. This crime ranges anywhere from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 3 felony in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park. Continue Reading
Oops – Wrong House! Trespassing Charges in Fort Collins and Larimer County
Did you know that walking into the wrong house could result in a charge for First Degree Trespass – C.R.S. 18-4-502? While it seems unlikely that you would mistake another person’s house for your own in Fort Collins, Loveland or Estes Park, imagine that you’ve been drinking a little bit too much and are disoriented. Continue Reading
Accused of Menacing? Why You Need a Loveland, Ft. Collins Lawyer
It’s not difficult to be accused of Menacing. All it takes is for you to get angry and make another person afraid of being injured. For example, a man was shopping late at night at a grocery store with his brother. They disagree about something, and the man got angry and began swearing and threatening Continue Reading