When considering Robbery, there are certain places that are more commonly robbed than others. Places like banks, convenience stores, and ATMs fall high on the list of commonly robbed locations. One place that is not usually on this list is a lemonade stand. However, an 18-year-old male must have thought it would be a good Continue Reading
Posts by Terry O'Malley
Trespass in Fort Collins | When Offensive Behavior Leads to Criminal Charges
When two teenage boys crashed their car into a house, most neighbors responded by rushing to help the teens while waiting for paramedics to arrive. One man, who made what I would call an inconsiderate and insensitive choice, chose to not render any aid to the boys. Instead, he pulled out his phone and taped Continue Reading
Judicial Abuse of Power and Detention Centers | Where Is the Line in Fort Collins?
Court judges have a lot of power over people’s lives and that is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Most judges take it very seriously, but some seem to take their power too far. One judge seemingly overstepped her bounds when she sent three children to a detention facility after they refused to go Continue Reading
Revenge Porn – Posting a Private Image for Harassment – in Fort Collins | Is ‘Sextortion’ the New Thing?
Recently, there have been many news stories and warnings about using apps and the internet to meet people. One woman learned this lesson the hard way, and dealt with a lot of embarrassment and fear after sharing naked photos of herself through a phone app. The woman found a connection through a social media app Continue Reading
False Accusations Lead to a Presumption of Guilt in Fort Collins
I am constantly coming across news stories where the media publicizes the names and pictures of people who have been accused of a crime. The way the stories are presented, everyone assumes guilt. Now, law enforcement agencies are joining in on these witch-hunts and publicly shaming people who have been accused of certain crimes – especially Continue Reading