Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when someone takes something from another, with the intention of never giving it back. A man was recently caught on security camera taking something from a local restaurant, something that truly speaks to the times – hand sanitizer. According to the news report, the man was Continue Reading
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First Degree Trespass in Fort Collins Teen Arrested for Breaking into Car for $2.00
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, First Degree Criminal Trespass is charged when a person enters a vehicle with the intent to commit another crime. A Colorado teenager was recently arrested and sent to the Weld County Jail after he was caught breaking into a car to steal the $2.08 the car held inside. He Continue Reading
Mental Health Issues in Criminal Cases in Fort Collins, Colorado
Attorney Terry O’Malley breaks down two different mental health related issues for defendants facing criminal charges and the Larimer County court judicial process related to each. Mental Health Issues: Incompetent to Proceed and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado Watch the video below to learn more about two Continue Reading
Fort Collins Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Attorney Man Accused of Videoing a College Student Showering
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is charged when a person takes a photo or video of another person’s private parts without their consent. A man who already has a sexual offense conviction of Indecent Exposure on his record is facing charges for Invasion of Privacy along with Burglary, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Enticement of a Child Attorney Man Charged for Sexual Contact with a Child
Enticement of a Child is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person invites a child under the age of 15 to enter a place in order to have sexual contact with the child. A Longmont man was recently arrested for this crime after a six-year-old girl made statements that the man had Continue Reading
Fort Collins Protection Order Violation Attorney How Drinking Alcohol Can Get You Charged with a New Crime
When a person is charged with a crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County, they are often put under many constraints while the case is pending. One common thing they are told is not allowed is consuming alcohol. Those required to check in with pre-trial services are often made to do random UAs and BAs, Continue Reading
Larimer County Criminal Mischief Lawyer Fort Collins Man Charged with Felony for Graffiti
Criminal Mischief is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person causes damage to someone else’s property. A Fort Collins man was recently arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief after he was seen spray painting “DEAD” on city property. The graffiti was distinctive enough to be recognized in other areas of the city Continue Reading
Criminal Complicity in Fort Collins, Colorado Courts Larimer County Criminal Defense Attorney
Crimes which attach to other crimes are known as Inchoate crimes (not complete by themselves). In Fort Collins courts, one of these is Complicity and another is Accessory. Complicity involves conduct before a crime occurs, while Accessory is conduct after a crime occurs. In most cases, the actual crime is completed by a separate person. Continue Reading
Fort Collins Prohibited Use of Weapons Lawyer Colorado Man Wanted for Shooting at Oil Workers
Prohibited Use of Weapons is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for a number of different reasons. You can be charged with this crime for recklessly discharging a firearm or aiming a gun at a person. A Colorado man is currently being sought by law enforcement for that very reason. According to the report, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Alcohol Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Principal Gets Probation for Giving Minor Alcohol
In Larimer County and Fort Collins, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is charged when a person allows or encourages a child to break a law. A Colorado assistant principal was recently sentenced to three years of probation after he was accused of giving a minor alcohol. According to the report, the principal had Continue Reading