Indecent Exposure is charged in Fort Collins and Loveland when a person is accused of exposing themselves to another for a sexual purpose. We generally think of this as being an ‘in-person’ crime, but it seems that maybe it doesn’t have to happen face-to-face. For example, I remember hearing about complaints from people on a Continue Reading
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Attorney for Domestic Violence Crimes in Fort Collins 4 Common DV Charges in Colorado
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Domestic Violence, DV, is a sentence enhancer that can be added to any underlying crime when the two people involved have been or are currently in an intimate relationship. While any crime can be an act of Domestic Violence, there are four that we see very charged most often. Continue Reading
Resisting Arrest Attorney in Fort Collins FAQs About Resisting Arrest in Colorado
Let’s look at some frequently asked questions regarding Resisting Arrest charges in Fort Collins, Loveland and across Larimer County. How Serious is Resisting Arrest in Loveland? While all criminal charges should be taken seriously, we generally rate the seriousness based on the charge level. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. A class 1 misdemeanor is Continue Reading
Fort Collins Reckless Endangerment Lawyer Punch on the Ski Slopes
Reckless Endangerment is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of doing something that creates a risk of injury to another. Recently, a man was charged with this crime, along with a few others after an altercation on the ski slopes. According to the report, the man had approached a Continue Reading
Larimer County Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Attorney Invasion of Privacy Laws in Colorado
In Larimer County, Colorado, there are two laws relating to Invasion of Privacy: Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification and Criminal Invasion of Privacy. Both crimes have very similar elements, but one has much more sever penalties as it is considered a sex offense. Let’s take a look at both these Colorado crimes to better Continue Reading
Fort Collins Unlawful Sexual Contact Attorney How is Unlawful Sexual Contact Charged in Colorado?
There are many different laws regarding sexual contact and unlawful sexual behavior in Fort Collins, Colorado. One of those crimes is called Unlawful Sexual Contact. Let’s look at how this crime is charged in Larimer County and across Colorado. Larimer County Unlawful Sexual Contact Lawyer: Colorado Law Definition of Unlawful Sexual Contact The Larimer County, Continue Reading
Loveland Juvenile Sexting Lawyer How is Sexting Between Juveniles Handled in Colorado?
In Loveland and Fort Collins, juvenile sexting, or issues related to juveniles possessing sexually explicit images of other juveniles, are treated very differently than if an adult possessed a sexually explicit image of a juvenile or was sexting with someone underage. Let’s take a look at how juvenile sexting cases are handled in Larimer County Continue Reading
Fort Collins Bias-Motivated Crime Attorney How are Hate Crimes Charged in Colorado?
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Hate Crimes – known as Bias-Motivated Crimes in Colorado – is charged when a person is accused of committing a crime against someone based on various identifying factors. Basically, any crime can become a hate crime if the language used attacks someone’s race, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Let’s Continue Reading
Fort Collins Third Degree Assault Lawyer 3rd Degree Assault – Pain is All it Takes
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Third Degree Assault is an easily charged crime. Anytime someone has unwanted physical contact with another and the contact caused pain, then 3rd Degree Assault is charged. Pain is the key in this crime. There doesn’t need to be any proof of pain other than a person’s statements saying Continue Reading
Loveland Obstruction of Telephone Service Lawyer Obstructing a Phone Domestic Violence
Obstruction of a Telephone Service is a common Domestic Violence charge in Loveland and Fort Collins. It’s not uncommon for a couple to get into an argument and during the argument one party picks up their phone and threatens to call someone – whether it be a friend, family member, or police. The other party Continue Reading