During a time when people are worried about their health and safety because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not unheard of for some to take extreme measures to make their point. Take, for instance, a group of armed vigilantes who decided to take quarantining matters into their own hands. According to the report, a man Continue Reading
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Fort Collins COVID-19 Attorney Is It a Crime to Ignore the Larimer County Stay-at-Home Order?
On March 25, 2020, Larimer County issued a Public Health Order that required all residents to stay home unless working for certain essential businesses or providing essential services. The order allows for all individuals living in Larimer County to also use outdoor spaces, as long as they are practicing social distancing. Businesses were required to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Forgery Lawyer Woman Charged for Defrauding Department of Human Services
Forgery is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person fills out an official form with false information for the purpose of defrauding the person or agency receiving the form. A Colorado woman was recently charged with Forgery, along with Attempt to Influence a Public Servant, 1st Degree Perjury, and Possession of a Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Defense COVID-19 Attorney How the Coronavirus Can Affect Your Criminal Case
While the world seems to be on hold because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this does not mean that the people won’t still be charged with crimes. However, those with current criminal cases (and those yet to be arrested or charged) will soon learn that this virus is affecting criminal proceedings in Loveland, Fort Collins, Continue Reading
Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender Attorney in Fort Collins Often a Secondary Charge in Larimer County
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender is charged when a person who has been convicted of a felony crime is found in possession of a firearm or other weapon. Generally, we see this charge as an additional charge. What do I mean by that? Well, usually what happens is Continue Reading
Fort Collins Harassment Lawyer Charged for Harassment of Wildlife?
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Harassment can be charged for many different reasons. From shoving someone to calling them repeatedly, there are many different scenarios that can result in a Harassment charge. But, can it be charged if the alleged victim is an animal? A woman was recently charged with Harassment of Wildlife after Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Lawyer with Winning Record
People want to know whether a Fort Collins Criminal attorney has a winning record. This is important to them because so much is riding on hiring the right lawyer. What people don’t know, is that this is nearly impossible to learn. No one is keeping statistics, telling you who wins and who loses. A huge Continue Reading
Internet Luring Attorney in Fort Collins Traveling to Meet with Underage Girls
Internet Luring of a Child is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person communicates with someone 14 years old or younger electronically and suggests the two meet in person. An 18-year-old Colorado man was recently arrested for Internet Luring and Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child after an investigation. According to the Continue Reading
Larimer County Obstruction of a Peace Officer Lawyer Obstructing is an Easily Charged Crime
Obstruction of a Peace Officer is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person tries to stop police officers or other emergency personnel from doing their job. The definition of this crime is vague and leaves much to interpretation. And guess who is doing this interpretation? The police. Anytime they feel that something Continue Reading
Fort Collins First Degree Assault on a Peace Officer Attorney Firing Shots at Police
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, First Degree Assault is a very serious charge. Most assume that serious, life threatening injuries result when someone is charged with this offense, but that is not always the case. When a police officer or other emergency service provider is involved, no injury is necessary. A Boulder County incident Continue Reading