When a crime is committed in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park, the Larimer County District Attorney’s office has certain time restrictions to file charges and prosecute the case. These time restrictions are known as the Statute of Limitations or Limitations of Actions. Different time periods apply to different crimes and in fact, certain crimes Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Affordable Defense AttorneyThe Difference Between and Affordable Lawyer and a Cheap Lawyer
When facing criminal charges, there is so much at stake: your life, your job, your house, and your relationships. Choosing an attorney to help you navigate through the process and protect you is vital for anyone in these situations. So it makes me wonder why someone would choose to hire a criminal defense attorney based Continue Reading
Fort Collins Assault on a Police Officer Attorney Man Punches Cop for Asking the Wrong Question
Causing injury to a peace officer is charged as Second Degree Assault on a Police Officer in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A man is facing these, along with other charges, after a bad interaction with the police. According to the report, police were at the man’s house regarding his puppy, which had a head Continue Reading
Fort Collins Third Degree Burglary Attorney Man Takes Vending Machine to Break In
Third Degree Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person breaks into a vending machine or safe with the intent to steal from it. A man is wanted for this crime after taking a very large vending machine on an elevator ride. According to the report, the man had moved the Continue Reading
Fort Collins Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Carry Attorney Man Arrested for Unlawful Possession of Weapons
Possessing a concealed knife or firearm without a permit is charged as Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Carry or Unlawful Possession of Weapons in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A man who received attention for his tattoos that make him look like the Joker from the Batman movie, made news headlines again after being arrested for Continue Reading
Fort Collins Theft Attorney The Extreme Power of the Girl Scout Cookie
Theft in Fort Collins and Larimer County is taking something that doesn’t belong to you with the intention of never giving it back. But, what if the item is freely given to you? Doesn’t it technically belong to you then? That seems to be the question related to a woman’s non-payment of her girl scout Continue Reading
Larimer County Kidnapping Lawyer Uber Driver Refuses to Let Passengers Out!
Taking and moving a person without their consent is charged as Second Degree Kidnapping in Fort Collins and Larimer County. An Uber driver was recently charged with multiple counts of this crime after his Halloween escapades, ending in a police chase. According to the report, four people were victims of the man’s Kidnapping spree. The Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Mischief Attorney Men Charged with Pumpkin Fueled Vandalism
It’s not uncommon for people to think it’s funny to smash pumpkins on Halloween, but when smashing those pumpkins causes property damage, Criminal Mischief will likely follow. Two men are facing this vandalism crime after taking pumpkins from grocery store outdoor displays and throwing them through car windows. According to the report, the men damaged Continue Reading
Fort Collins Trespass Lawyer Broncos Player Fired After Being Charged with Trespassing
In yet another case where someone is assumed to be guilty because they were charged, a Broncos player was arrested and subsequently fired for allegedly entering a home without authorization. According to the report, the backup quarterback was accused of entering into a home unknown to him, sitting on the couch, and mumbling. A woman Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sex Offender Polygraph Attorney Use of Polygraphs in Sex Offender Treatment
The Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) relies heavily on the use of polygraphs to not only monitor convicted sex offenders’ compliance with probation, but also to delve into sexual histories, and assess attitudes about their crime. For years, this practice has been standard, but recently Colorado’s use of polygraphs has been met with scrutiny Continue Reading