In Larimer County, any criminal act that involves a computer or the internet can result in misdemeanor or even felony Cybercrime charges. Cybercrime is a complex crime, and can be charged for any one of several different actions. Hacking, phishing, or using the dark web for criminal activity can all lead to being charged with Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Prostitution Defense Attorney
Colorado Prostitution FAQ
Colorado Prostitution FAQ #1: What are the Criminal Prostitution Charges in Fort Collins and Loveland? There are two different sections related to Prostitution in Colorado – Adult Prostitution and Child Prostitution. Here is the list of Adult Prostitution charges one can be charged with in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park: Prostitution – C.R.S. 18-7-201 Continue Reading
Fort Collins Perjury Attorney
Forged Signatures on Petition Leads to Criminal Charges
Many people think that Perjury is only charged when a person lies on the stand while under oath. However, in Fort Collins and Larimer County, there are two Perjury degrees: Perjury in the First Degree and Perjury in the Second Degree, and one of them does not require the false statement to be made during Continue Reading
False Reporting of a Mass Shooting Fort Collins Attorney
New False Reporting Law in Colorado
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and across Larimer County, False Reporting to Authorities is charged when a person contacts emergency services or law enforcement to report a crime or emergency that hasn’t occurred. There is another False Reporting statute that was recently updated to add False Reporting of a Mass Shooting or Active Shooter. Let’s look Continue Reading
Is Spanking a Child Charged as Child Abuse in Colorado?
Fort Collins Child Abuse Defense Attorney
Child Abuse is charged in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park when a person is accused of harming a child. Some believe that any physical discipline is considered Child Abuse and with the current climate, some parents are fearful that using appropriate physical discipline, like spanking, may result in Child Abuse charges. Kids like to Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Colorado
How Long Do Domestic Violence Cases Last in Fort Collins?
Domestic Violence is not a criminal charge in Colorado, but instead, is a sentence enhancer that can be added to any crime when the alleged victim has been in an intimate relationship with the accused. Let me explain using an example: How Long do Domestic Violence Cases Last in Fort Collins or Loveland, Colorado? We Continue Reading
DUI and Driver’s License Revocation: No More Thirty Day Suspension before Interlock-Restricted License!
In Fort Collins, Loveland and across Larimer County, when a person is convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence), there is automatically a driver’s license revocation. Luckily, there is a provision of the law that allows you to still drive with an interlock-restricted license. This way you are not left with trying to figure Continue Reading
Common Questions about Obstruction Charge in Fort Collins, Colorado
Obstruction, or Obstructing a Peace Officer, is a common charge in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado. Often when people have questions about Obstruction, they wonder about providing information to police – what specifically are you required to provide. Let’s look at some common questions related to Obstruction charges in Colorado. What is an Obstruction Charge Continue Reading
Sex Offender Registration in Fort Collins, Colorado
Top 4 Questions Related to Colorado Sex Offender Registration
Registering as a sex offender is a requirement for most people who have plead to or been convicted of a sex offense in Fort Collins, Loveland and across Colorado. The rules for sex offender registration vary state to state. Let’s look at the top 4 questions we get related to sex offender registration in Colorado. Continue Reading
Unlawful Sexual Contact in Colorado Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Collins Unlawful Sexual Contact Attorney Answers
Here are some frequently asked about Unlawful Sexual Contact charges and cases in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park. What is Unlawful Sexual Contact in Larimer County, Colorado? The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Unlawful Sexual Contact – C.R.S. 18-3-404 – is: What is Considered Sexual Contact in Colorado? In order to understand this Continue Reading