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
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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
Assault on a Peace Officer Lawyer Near Me in Fort Collins Assault on a Police Officer Can Be a Misdemeanor or a Felony
Using physical force against peace officer, firefighter, or medical personnel is charged as Second Degree Assault on a Peace Officer, a felony, in Fort Collins and Larimer County. However, there is a misdemeanor charge related to Assaulting the Police and it is found under the Third Degree Assault statute. A woman is facing the more Continue Reading
Fort Collins Kidnapping Attorney Woman Woken-Up, Robbed and Kidnapped from Hotel Room
Taking a person from one place to another against their will is charged as Second Degree Kidnapping in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A man is wanted for allegedly Robbing and Kidnapping a woman from her hotel room. According to the report, a man and woman opened their hotel room door after a man knocked Continue Reading
Fort Collins Trespassing Attorney Serial Trespasser Repeatedly Tries to Sneak on Flights
Remaining in a place after someone has asked you to leave, or unlawfully entering somewhere is charged as Trespassing in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman has been named a serial trespasser, as she has been charged multiple times for the same offense – going into airports in order to sneak onto flights. She Continue Reading
Larimer County Indecent Exposure Lawyer Teacher Runs Around Playground Naked
Exposing your genitals and causing affront or alarm to another is charged as Indecent Exposure in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A P.E. teacher is under investigation after a construction worker filmed him stripping naked and running around chasing his students on the playground. According to the report, 5th and 2nd grade students were on Continue Reading
Fort Collins Drunk Driving Attorney Drunk Man Mistakes Bank for Taco Bell Drive Thru
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Driving Under the Influence or DUI is charged when a person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. When a Fort Collins police officer pulls someone over, they must have probable cause to arrest them for DUI. That probable cause is often established Continue Reading