Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person takes something for value from another with the intent of never giving it back. Recently, the Weld County Sheriff made it a point to notify citizens that there has been an uptick in Thefts. Specifically, thieves are targeting catalytic converters. In fact, it Continue Reading
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Attempted Second Degree Kidnapping in Fort Collins Man Uses Toys to Try and Lure Children
When a child is involved, Attempted Second Degree Kidnapping is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County, when a person takes a ‘substantial step’ toward taking or enticing a child away from their parents. Recently, a father reported an incident where a man approached two children, his 9-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl, and tried to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Mischief Lawyer Dumpster Fires Lead to Arson and Criminal Mischief Charges
Criminal Mischief is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of causing property damage. A man was recently charged with this crime after he was caught setting ten dumpster fires across Colorado Springs. According to the report, the man was caught while trying to set his 11th dumpster fire. Emergency Continue Reading
Fort Collins Prohibited Use of Weapons Attorney Guns and Alcohol = Criminal Charges
Prohibited Use of Weapons is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for various different reasons, one of which is having possession of guns while under the influence of alcohol. Even if nothing ever happens with the gun, simply having the gun while drinking can result in these charges. A man was arrested for this Continue Reading
Robbery Lawyer in Larimer County 3 Men Arrested and Charged for Armed Robbery
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Robbery is charged when a person takes something of value from another using force, threats, or intimidation. After a recent string of robberies occurred in the Denver area, 3 men were identified and arrested. According to the report, the men were charged with 36 counts of Aggravated Robbery and Continue Reading
Fort Collins Impersonating a Peace Officer Attorney Man in Police Uniform and Patrol Car Arrested After Road Rage Incident
Impersonating a Peace Officer is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person pretends to be a police officer and does something that only a police officer can do. A man was recently alleged to have committed this crime after a road rage incident was reported. According to the report, the Colorado State Continue Reading
Fort Collins Arson Lawyer Man Charged with 4th Degree Arson for Explosion at Apartment
Arson is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of purposely or even accidentally causing a fire or explosion. A man was recently charged with Fourth Degree Arson after there was an explosion at his apartment in Greeley. According to the report, the man was using butane to try and Continue Reading
Criminal Charges and Divorce / Child Custody in Fort Collins and Larimer County
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for criminal charges to come up in divorce and child custody cases in Fort Collins and Larimer County Courts. Because of the emotion involved with family relation cases, false accusations can be thrown around in an attempt for one party to get exactly what they want. Whether it be related to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Public Indecency Attorney Amazon Drivers Claim No Time for Pee Break
Public Indecency is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person exposes themselves causing alarm to another. A recent Amazon controversy came to light where delivery drivers claim they don’t have time to stop for pee breaks, so they pee into bottles in their delivery trucks. While this is not only gross, it Continue Reading
Failure to Appear – FTA in Fort Collins, Colorado What Should I Do If I Missed My Larimer County Court Date?
If you have been charged with a crime – traffic, misdemeanor, or felony – in Fort Collins / Larimer County, you will be expected to appear in court at all scheduled court dates. Not appearing at one of these court dates will result in an FTA or Failure to Appear. The court generally assumes that Continue Reading