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
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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
Police Bias in Fort Collins Unlawful Sexual Contact and Sexual Assault Investigations
After 30 years as a defense attorney reading police reports and working on Fort Collins Unlawful Sexual Contact and Sexual Assault cases, I’ve seen a consistent pattern of how bias impacts Fort Collins Police investigations of sex cases. Read about common steps taken by police to investigate accusations – they still hold true. Larimer County Continue Reading
Juvenile Attorney in Fort Collins Boulder Football Player Charged as Juvenile, but Treated as an Adult?
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, juvenile criminal cases are treated differently than adult cases. In most cases, this is a good thing. Those involved in the juvenile court system tend to recognize that the juvenile is not yet mature and their age should be a factor in how their case is resolved. In fact, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Escorting Without a License Lawyer What Are the Crimes Related to Escorting?
Much like with other professions, escorts and escort services must have a valid and up to date license filed with the licensing agency in order to legally practice their profession in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. Without these licenses, penalties can be assessed if an escort or escorting agency is caught in violation. Let’s Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sexual Assault Attorney Colorado Man Charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
One reason a person can be charged with Sexual Assault in Fort Collins and Larimer County is when a person claims to have been forced into the sexual contact. A Colorado man was recently arrested for Kidnapping, Menacing, and Sexual Assault after a woman claimed she escaped from a moving vehicle. According to the report, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Defense Attorney Criminal Mischief and Menacing in the Time of Quarantine
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
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