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
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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
Common Questions about Public Indecency Answers from a Fort Collins Criminal Attorney
Let’s look at some common questions people in Fort Collins and Larimer County have asked about Public Indecency and get you some real answers from an expert criminal defense attorney in Colorado. What is the Public Indecency Law in Colorado? The Most Common Question Asked The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Public Indecency – Continue Reading
Disorderly Conduct Attorney in Fort Collins Top 4 Frequently Asked Questions about Disorderly Conduct in Colorado
Disorderly Conduct is a crime charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for various actions that disturb the peace or safety of the public. Found under C.R.S. 18-9-106, a person can be arrested for or given a summons for Disorderly Conduct if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: Let’s answer the top 4 frequently asked questions Continue Reading
Differences Between Summons and Arrest Warrants in Larimer County, Colorado Experienced Fort Collins Lawyers Discuss Summons vs. Arrest Warrants
When a person is accused of a crime in Larimer County, a warrant for his arrest may be issued, or he may instead be given a summons. Like traffic tickets, summons are papers that inform the suspect of the charges against him and when he is required to appear in court. Even so, that does Continue Reading
False Imprisonment Against a Child in Fort Collins Charged with Felony False Imprisonment for Locking Child in a Room?
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, a person can be charged with False Imprisonment for confining another without their consent. But, what happens when the other person is a child? For some parents, disciplining a child is a difficult task. Sometimes taking away electronics or grounding is enough. What about when a child is physically Continue Reading
First Degree Arson and Reckless Endangerment in Larimer County Man Charged for Setting Fire to Garage
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Reckless Endangerment is often charged along with another crime. Sometimes, the underlying crime results in creating a risk of injury to others. That’s what happened with a recent Arson case. According to the report, a man was charged for setting fire to a garage that was detached from his Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Defense Attorney Juvenile Court in Larimer County, Colorado
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado any person 10 years old or older can face criminal charges. The crimes remain the same no matter the age of the person accused. What does change is the handling of the case. When a child (anyone under the age of 18) is accused of a crime, it Continue Reading
Motor Vehicle Theft Charges in Fort Collins New Motor Vehicle Theft Law in Colorado
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, prior to June 5, 2023 an allegation of someone stealing another’s car or truck was charged as Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft. However, recently, the governor signed a new law modifying Motor Vehicle Theft. Now, going forward, there are three degrees of Motor Vehicle Theft – Motor Vehicle Theft in Continue Reading