The Three Degrees of Assault in Fort Collins, Colorado
Difference Between First, Second and Third Degree Assault in Larimer County?

In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado, there are three degrees of Assault that a person may be criminally charged with: First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, or Third Degree Assault. The level of Assault that is charged is based on the person’s intent, the method, and the level of injury sustained. The more serious the injury, the more severe Continue Reading

Fort Collins Third Degree Assault Attorney
Mask Requirement Dispute Ends with Parent in Handcuffs

Third Degree Assault is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of causing another bodily injury. A Denver father was recently arrested for this crime outside his child’s elementary school after refusing to comply with the mask requirement. According to the report, the father had it out with the school regarding their policy for requiring Continue Reading

Second Degree Assault in Fort Collins and Loveland
A Double Whammy for Strangling an Officer

Second Degree Assault can be charged in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park for many different reasons. One of those reasons is causing injury to a peace officer. Another reason could be an allegation of strangulation. For one police officer, his actions could result in charges under both these subsections. According to a report, a male police officer was confronting Continue Reading

Second Degree Assault in Fort Collins
The Range of Actions that Result in Second Degree Assault Charges

There are many different actions that can result in Second Degree Assault charges in Fort Collins and Larimer County. In fact, there are 6 different actions that can result in this charge. Each action can result in a different level of injury and involves a different intent. It sounds complicated, right? That’s because it absolutely is! Let’s look at all Continue Reading

3rd Degree Assault in Fort Collins
Is Arrest Mandatory for a Third Degree Assault Allegation?

Third Degree Assault is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of causing bodily injury to another. Recently, residents of a Colorado town were concerned after a homeless man was issued a summons for 3rd Degree Assault, instead of being arrested. According to the article, a homeless man had entered a business and was refused Continue Reading

Violation of a Protection Order in Fort Collins
A Mutual Protection Needed

Protection orders are handed out like Halloween candy by magistrates and judges. While we find many of the protection orders to be overkill, this couple might just consider leaving theirs in place. The news report does not explain the circumstances surrounding the original protection order, but a man and woman both received a protection order preventing any contact with the other. Continue Reading

Fort Collins First Degree Assault on a Peace Officer Attorney
Firing Shots at Police

In Fort Collins and Larimer County, First Degree Assault is a very serious charge.  Most assume that serious, life threatening injuries result when someone is charged with this offense, but that is not always the case. When a police officer or other emergency service provider is involved, no injury is necessary. A Boulder County incident resulted in a man being Continue Reading