I truly believe accidents happen. People do not always need a nefarious motive behind their actions. But, can someone ‘accidentally’ steal a car? Trust me, I was skeptical when I first read this news story, but turns out, you can! According to the news report, a woman’s car went missing. When the surveillance video was Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Disclosing or Identifying Vote Lawyer | Don’t Post That Selfie!
It’s VERY apparent with all the debates, political ads, and propaganda overload that election season is upon us. In fact, some of you reading this may have already voted by mailing in your ballot. But for those of you who haven’t, there is some important information you should know. With the prevalence of social media Continue Reading
Fort Collins Human Trafficking for Involuntary Servitude Attorney
Sometimes, men and women in Fort Collins, Colorado are arrested and charged with Human Trafficking for Involuntary Solitude. This may involve the sale or purchase of children for sexual purposes – a crime laden with serious challenges and extreme penalties. All aspects of a criminal case of this type require the involvement of an experienced Continue Reading
Fort Collins Computer Crime Attorney | Not Just Computer Hacking
When most people hear the phrase ‘Computer Crime’ in Fort Collins, they think of computer hacking – illegally getting into someone else’s computer system to take something. But, in true Colorado legislature fashion, the legal definition of Computer Crime includes so much more than just that. It is an extremely broad law that can even Continue Reading
Fort Collins Violation of a Protection Order Attorney | A Like on Facebook Leads to an Arrest
When a protection order is entered in a criminal case, it usually prevents the defendant from having any contact with the victims and/or witnesses involved in the case. But what constitutes contact? According to one judge, a like on Facebook meets the contact definition. According to the news report, a man was arrested for clicking Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sexual Assault on a Child Attorney | Teacher and Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Relative
Recently, a Fort Collins elementary school teacher was arrested and accused Sexual Assault on a Child – Pattern and Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. He is currently begin held in the Larimer County Jail waiting to see a judge, who will set his bond and enter a protection Continue Reading
Larimer County Animal Cruelty Attorney | Some Added Punishments for an Animal Abuse or Cruelty to Animal Conviction
Generally, state statutes dictate sentencing guidelines, which set up what options a judge or district attorney has for punitive measures in any court case. Sometimes, however, a Larimer, Boulder or Grand County judge will add in certain requirements, beyond what the law outlines. Is it legal? Is it within the limitations of the Constitution? Some Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Mischief Attorney | Graffiti and Nature
Hikers are up in arms about some recent vandalism that occurred along Meadow View Trail in Jefferson County. According to the news report, someone has been using spray paint to graffiti various items in nature. Apparently the tag ‘lil dubz’ was painted on rocks and trees all along the trail and it is unknown if Continue Reading
Pro Se Representation in Fort Collins: A Good Idea?
Before getting into the debate on whether pro se representation is a good idea, we should probably talk about what it actually is. In laymen’s terms, pro se representation is when a defendant decides to represent themselves without a lawyer in Larimer, Boulder, or Grand County Court. Usually when, people charged with a crime choose Continue Reading
Fort Collins Petty Theft Lawyer | Don’t Take a Cop’s Fry
Some people take great offense when another person eats something off their plate. Sharing can be a difficult concept to master. One woman definitely felt the wrath of a man not willing to share when she ended up handcuffed and in the back of a police car charged with Theft. According to the news report, Continue Reading