I have written more stories than I care to admit about the government intervening with parental decisions on how to discipline their children. But, I have to say, this one takes the cake. A father was arrested for taking his 12-year-old daughter’s cell phone away as a punishment. According to the news report, the man Continue Reading
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Fort Collins DUI Lawyer & DWAI Attorney | Is Auto-Brewery Syndrome an Affirmative DUI Defense?
When I started to read a news article about a woman claiming her body brewed its own alcohol, I was quite skeptical. However, it seems to be a real thing – at least real enough to get her out of her Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. According to the news report, the woman’s BAC Continue Reading
Fort Collins False Reporting Defense Lawyer | An Ambulance is Not a Taxi, The Hospital is Not a Hotel
When you need to get somewhere and you don’t have a car, what do you do? Personally, I would call a taxi or Uber to get me where I needed to go. When you need somewhere to stay, where do you go? Well, if I am in an area where I don’t know anyone, I Continue Reading
Fort Collins Disorderly Conduct Lawyer | But He Was Just Trying to Save the Dogs
When people panic, they don’t always act in rational ways. Sometimes their reactions even make things worse, but it’s so hard to stand back and do nothing. I’m pretty sure that’s exactly how one man felt when he was watching his house burn with his dogs inside. According to the news report, the first responders Continue Reading
Fort Collins Domestic Violence Assault Attorney | Anger Over Spilled Milk
You know the saying “don’t cry over spilled milk?” Well, one man should have followed that saying – it would have saved him from criminal charges. According to the news report, the man allegedly reacted in anger when his wife reached for some peanut butter and knocked over a glass of milk. He apparently wanted Continue Reading
Fort Collins Introduction of Contraband Lawyer | Contraband by Drone
Three men were recently arrested for Attempted Introduction of Contraband outside of a correctional facility complex after their truck was searched and drugs, tobacco and pornography were found. That doesn’t exactly scream Introduction of Contraband, but when the drone was discovered, police connected the dots. According to the news report, the men had been under Continue Reading
Fort Collins Robbery Lawyer | When Shoplifting Theft Becomes Robbery Across Larimer County
There are three Colorado crimes that deal with taking something of value from another person: Robbery, Burglary and Theft. While each have their own individual aspects that separate them from the other, they are related in one big way. Lines between them can easily be crossed and a lesser offense can turn more serious quickly. Continue Reading
Fort Collins Second Degree Arson Lawyer | Revenge Rears Its Ugly Head in Fire
There is always a reason why a boyfriend or girlfriend becomes an ex, and many times things don’t end on the best terms. While I am not sure what the circumstances were surrounding the break-up between the boyfriend and girlfriend in today’s blog, I am pretty certain it was not an amicable split. According to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Felony Menacing Lawyer | No Spoilers Allowed
Seeing as the new Star Wars movie was one of the highest grossing films of all time, it is safe to say it was a popular movie during this holiday season. Many people were looking forward to seeing it long before it was released and were impatiently awaiting its arrival. So, when people started posting Continue Reading
Fort Collins Property Damage / Criminal Mischief Lawyer | Don’t Tip a Trash Can!
You know, there are many times that I read stories about ridiculous crimes and arrests. Many times, I wonder what law enforcement was thinking. But this story takes the cake! A woman was recently arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief after knocking over a trash can at a residence. Seriously?!? Does that mean I can Continue Reading