At a time when our country is not at its best, why wouldn’t we relish a moment when somebody uses ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ to bring Americans together? You would have to ask that question to the police officers who cited a man for Disturbing the Peace and Inciting a Riot. The man was cited Continue Reading
Posts by Terry O'Malley
Impersonating a Police Officer in Fort Collins | What Some People Will Do For Sex
A man was arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer and False Imprisonment after an incident with a prostitute. According to the news report, the man approached the prostitute told her he was a police officer and that he would arrest her if she did not have sex with him without a condom. After his arrest, Continue Reading
Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm | Do the Charges Fit the Crime?
Whether you think of your pets as members of the family, or your property, generally owners want to protect them. So, it was no surprise to me when a Fort Collins man made the choice to shoot a bear that had entered his backyard and was threatening his dog. I was surprised, however, to find Continue Reading
False Reporting in Fort Collins | A White Lie Turns into a Criminal Offense
When a night shift nursing assistant didn’t return from a break, it raised suspicions. A concerned co-worker called the nurse assistant to check-in on her and she told the co-worker her boyfriend was holding her against her will. Obviously worried that the nurse may have been Kidnapped or the victim of False Imprisonment, the co-worker Continue Reading
Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Fort Collins | Subway Spokesman Faces Prison
A man made famous for losing over 200 pounds by eating Subway sandwiches has been all over the news for another reason: child pornography. In early July, federal agents raided the spokesperson’s home and seized several computers and DVDs. The news reported that the defendant is ready to plead guilty to the child pornography charges Continue Reading
Self Defense in Fort Collins | Is it a Real Defense Strategy?
Often when a person has been accused of Assault, Menacing, or Harassment, they claim they acted in self-defense. While it can be an overused excuse, it is actually a valid defense in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. As an Affirmative Defense, it is commonly overlooked and misunderstood, but can be very useful for creating Continue Reading
Will I Face Jail Time for My Criminal Conviction in Fort Collins?
Judges face a myriad of choices when it comes time to sentence someone convicted of or who plead guilty to a criminal offense. Penalties range from a simple fine to incarceration in a Colorado Department of Corrections prison. Anyone with a misdemeanor conviction faces probation or a potential sentence of serving time in the Larimer, Continue Reading
Will I Face Prison Time with My Felony Criminal Conviction Sentence in Fort Collins?
When a person is convicted of or pleads guilty to a crime, a judge must decide an appropriate punishment. Judges can sentence a person to probation, community corrections, jail or prison time depending on the circumstances. Sometimes with certain crimes and situations, the law requires a period of incarceration. Let’s take a closer look at Continue Reading
Reckless Endangerment in Fort Collins | The Risk of Serious Bodily Injury from a Wet Willy?
Most people who grew up with a sibling or two are probably well aware of the wet willy. A four year old boy was acquainted with this disgusting prank while sitting in a business waiting area. According to the report, the boy was with his mother when a homeless man entered the area and sat Continue Reading
Sexual Assault on a Child in Fort Collins | Beware Who You Find ‘Hot or Not’
Dating apps seem to be the latest craze for people looking for anything from a random hookup to a meaningful relationship. For one 19-year-old boy, the hookup he participated in after meeting a girl through the app ‘Hot or Not’ had more ramifications than he could have ever imagined. He began talking to a girl Continue Reading