In Fort Collins and Larimer County, there are two different crimes that a person can be charged with when accused of having sexual contact with a family member: Incest and Aggravated Incest. The level of charge depends on the relation and age of the other party. Let’s take a closer look at these two charges. Continue Reading
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Attorney for Burglary Charges in Fort Collins Bounty Hunters Facing Kidnapping and Burglary Charges
Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person unlawfully enters a location with the intent to commit another crime. Often, we associate Burglary with breaking into someone’s home and stealing. However, as you will see with today’s new story, any other crime (not just Theft) can apply to this criminal charge. Continue Reading
Plea Bargain in Larimer County Court Ask a Fort Collins Criminal Defense Attorney
Plea bargains are a vital part of any criminal case in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Whether a defendant chooses to accept a plea bargain or not, it is a criminal defense attorney’s job to discuss a possible settlement of a case with the assigned district attorney. Usually this settlement includes pleading to a lesser Continue Reading
Sexual Assault on a Child Attorney in Fort Collins Man Charged for Having Underage Girlfriend
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, a person can be charged with Sexual Assault on a Child for having sexual contact with a child. A recent news article reported about a man calling police for help and ending up getting charged with a crime (not an uncommon occurrence). According to the report, the man had Continue Reading
Fort Collins Prostitution Defense Attorney Arranging for Prostitution in Colorado
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, a person can face a Prostitution crime for playing ANY part in Prostitution. It is not just for those who are offering to provide a sex act for money and those who are willing to pay. A man was recently convicted and sentenced for his role in a massage Continue Reading
Larimer County Weapons Crime Defense Attorney Men Lie About Drive-By Shooting
There are many different criminal charges related to weapons and firearms in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A man is facing at least one of the many weapons charges after he and other witnesses lied to police about a shooting. According to the report, police received a call about a shooting. When questioned, witnesses told Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney Legislators Look into Raising Minimum Age for Charging a Juvenile
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado any child 10 years old or older can be charged with a criminal offense. However, lawmakers are considering whether a change to the minimum age is necessary and/or prudent. The current argument is that the minimum age a child should be charged with a crime should be raised Continue Reading
Third Degree Criminal Trespass Attorney Peeping Tom Gets Charged for Trespassing
Third Degree Criminal Trespass is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of illegally going into or staying in a place they are not allowed to be. A man was recently charged with this crime after a game camera caught him masturbating outside a bathroom window while a girl was Continue Reading
Resisting Arrest Defense Attorney in Fort Collins When the Fake Cop Responds to Call and Then Runs
Resisting Arrest is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of doing something to keep an officer from arresting them. Obviously, you have to have done something first that justifies an arrest before you can resist it. In today’s interesting news story, a man was apparently Impersonating a Peace Officer Continue Reading
Larimer County Burglary and Assault Attorney Theft is Not Always the Secondary Crime in Burglary Cases
Often, Burglary cases involve someone unlawfully entering a residence or business to steal something. However, the secondary crime (i.e. Theft) does not have to involve stealing someone else’s property. In fact, Burglary involves trespassing with the intent to commit ANY other crime. Recently, a man was arrested and charged with Burglary and Assault after police Continue Reading