Driving Under the Influence is a common charge in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Recently, we have seen an interesting new procedure the Fort Collins Police and Larimer County Sheriff Deputies are employing – getting a warrant for a blood draw in DUI cases. Normally, when a person is arrested for Driving Under the Influence Continue Reading
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Loveland Prohibited Use of a Weapon Lawyer Alcohol and Guns Can Mean Criminal Charges
Prohibited Use of a Weapon is charged in Loveland and Fort Collins for various reasons, one of which includes possessing a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This can be the result of an investigation regarding an accidental discharge, where law enforcement sees an open container of alcohol or smells alcohol on Continue Reading
Fort Collins Menacing Attorney Young Teen Points Gun
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Menacing is charged when a person puts another in fear of serious bodily injury. If a deadly weapon is involved, then it is charged as a felony. A young teen was recently charged with this crime after he was accused of riding his bike at a credit union and Continue Reading
Loveland Burglary Defense Attorney Aggravating Factors in a Colorado Burglary Case
In Fort Collins and Loveland, Burglary is charged when someone is accused of illegally entering a place with the intent to commit another crime. The most common charge for Burglary cases that we see in Larimer County is Second Degree Burglary. When charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, if certain aggravating factors apply, it will be Continue Reading
New Law Regarding Firearm Storage in a Vehicle A Fort Collins Criminal Attorney Explains What You Should Know!
There are many different crimes related to Firearms and Weapons in Fort Collins, Colorado. Beginning January 1, 2025 a new law went into effective regarding storing a firearm in a vehicle. Let’s take a closer look. Loveland Secure Firearm Storage in Vehicle Violation Attorney: How is this New Crime Charged? The Loveland, Colorado law definition Continue Reading
Fort Collins Burglary Defense Attorney Smash and Grab Burglary in Colorado
Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of unlawfully entering somewhere with the intent to commit another crime. Generally, that secondary crime is Theft, but it technically be any other crime. There seems to be a new spree of criminal activity in Colorado police are calling ‘smash and Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Mischief Defense Lawyer Man Steals Body Parts
Criminal Mischief is charged in Fort Collins and Loveland when a person is accused of causing damage to someone else’s property. This can be charged when it’s a known person – like you key your boyfriend’s car after a fight – or, with an unknown entity – like spray painting the side of a building. Continue Reading
Fort Collins Public Indecency Lawyer FAQs Regarding Public Indecency Charges in Larimer County
Public Indecency is a crime charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County relating to exposing oneself in view of the public. Let’s answer some commonly asked questions regarding Public Indecency. What is a Larimer County Public Indecency Charge? The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Public Indecency – C.R.S. 18-7-301 – is: An act that Continue Reading
Fort Collins Disorderly Conduct Lawyer Shenanigans During the Holiday Season
Disorderly Conduct is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for many different reasons, and often times, alcohol is involved in some form or another. We all know that during the holiday season, people are celebrating and celebrating often includes alcohol. When alcohol is involved, sometimes things get out of hand and the result may Continue Reading
Loveland Trespassing Defense Attorney Burglary of a Car is Charged as Trespass in Colorado
Trespassing is charged in Loveland and Fort Collins when a person is accused of illegally entering or remaining somewhere they are not authorized to be. Burglary is a step further, where someone trespasses with the intent to commit another crime. However, if it is the Burglary of a car, it is charged as First Degree Continue Reading