Violating a Protection Order is often charged in connection with a ongoing domestic violence cases in Fort Collins and Larimer County. The burden of a protection order falls on only one side. If the protected party reaches out, there are no consequences. However, if the restricted party responds, then new criminal charges can be filed. Continue Reading
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Reckless Endangerment Attorney Near Me in Fort CollinsThe GPS Made Me Do It!
Conduct that creates a risk for another person to be seriously injured is charged as Reckless Endangerment. While that may seem like a vague definition, I recently read a new story that, had this incident occurred in Fort Collins or Larimer County, Reckless Endangerment would likely be the resulting charge. An Uber driver was using Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sexual Assault on a Child LawyerTeacher Has Sex with Student in Classroom
When an adult has sexual contact with a minor it is often charged as Sexual Assault on a Child in Fort Collins and Larimer County. When the adult is in a position of trust in respect to the victim, like a teacher to a student, then the charge is aggravated to Sexual Assault on a Continue Reading
Fort Collins Child Abuse LawyerDad Gets in Altercation with His Daughter’s Bully
Physically harming a child or putting them in a dangerous situation, is charged as Child Abuse in Fort Collins and Larimer County. People are protective over their children and it comes as no surprise to me that a parent would get involved when they find out that their child is being bullied. However, one parent Continue Reading
Fort Collins False Reporting to Authorities LawyerMan Calls 911 to Report Soup in His Dumpster
Calling 911 to report something that is not a crime, isn’t always charged as False Reporting in Fort Collins and Larimer County, unless you keep calling. A man was recently charged with False Reporting to Authorities after repeatedly calling 911 to report that someone dumped his clam chowder in the dumpster. He called 4 times Continue Reading
Property Crimes Charged Most in Fort Collins in 2017Theft, Burglary, Trespass, and Criminal Mischief in Larimer County
According to Fort Collins Police reports, property crimes were the most commonly charged crimes in Fort Collins last year. The most popular property crimes reported were Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Trespass, and Theft. Now, these are just the crimes reported, not actual arrests, but the trend remains the same – property crimes are popular in Larimer County. Larimer County Criminal Mischief Continue Reading
Fort Collins Disorderly Conduct AttorneyA Noisy Demonstration Leads to an Arrest
Making a lot of noise in a public place is charged as Disorderly Conduct in Fort Collins and Larimer County, even if it is part of a demonstration to make a point. Recently, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream took to the streets for a demonstration, that ended up getting him arrested. According Continue Reading
Fort Collins Robbery LawyerFollowing the Tracks in the Snow
Taking something of value from another person using force, threats, or intimidation is charged as Robbery in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman is facing these charges after police followed footprints in the snow back to the woman’s house. According to the report, a woman called police to report that another woman had taken her purse from her. Continue Reading
Impersonating a Police Officer Attorney Near Me in Fort CollinsWoman Pretends to Be Police for Chick-fil-A Discount
Presenting yourself as a police officer when you are not law enforcement usually results in felony Impersonating a Peace Officer charges in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman was recently charged with this crime, after repeatedly presenting herself as an undercover officer to get a discount at Chick-fil-A. According to the report, the woman, Continue Reading
Criminal Invasion of Privacy Near Me in Fort Collins Can Rummaging through Someone’s House Be Charged as Invasion of Privacy?
I recently read a story about a man claiming to be the victim of Invasion of Privacy after a repair man rummaged through his house while he was gone. According to the report, the man had allowed the repair man to enter his apartment while he was away to fix the dishwasher. When the homeowner Continue Reading