If someone dealing with a Fort Collins or Larimer County criminal case, and you asked them if they would prefer probation or a sentence to the Larimer County Jail or prison, most people would answer with probation. This is usually because a probation sentence means you are not incarcerated and still able to do your daily life. However, it is Continue Reading
Category: Courts and Procedures
Plea Bargain in Larimer County Court Ask a Fort Collins Criminal Defense Attorney
Plea bargains are a vital part of any criminal case in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Whether a defendant chooses to accept a plea bargain or not, it is a criminal defense attorney’s job to discuss a possible settlement of a case with the assigned district attorney. Usually this settlement includes pleading to a lesser charge or stipulating to certain Continue Reading
Bail Bond Violation in Fort Collins and Larimer County What You Should Know About Violation of Bail Bond Conditions Charges
When a person is arrested and charged with a crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County, they can be released on bail or bond depending on the type of case. A bail bond is a transaction where the court receives money to hold over the defendant’s head – giving them an incentive to appear at all court dates and comply Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sex Offender Probation Revocation Attorney What Happens When My SOISP Gets Revoked?
In my last blog, I talked about Sex Offender Intensive Supervised Probation (SOISP) and how to be successful on this type of probation in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Unfortunately, we have clients who are unable or unwilling to follow the strict rules with SOISP and they end up facing a probation revocation. In many cases, there is much more Continue Reading
Failure to Appear – FTA in Fort Collins, Colorado What Should I Do If I Missed My Larimer County Court Date?
If you have been charged with a crime – traffic, misdemeanor, or felony – in Fort Collins / Larimer County, you will be expected to appear in court at all scheduled court dates. Not appearing at one of these court dates will result in an FTA or Failure to Appear. The court generally assumes that you skipped out on your Continue Reading
Attending Court Via WebEx in Fort Collins and Larimer County How to Attend Court During Covid
Thanks to Covid, Larimer County Courts are limiting in-person appearances for court to avoid exposures. This means that those who need to appear for court, can appear remotely via the WebEx app. Webex is a video app, like Skype or Zoom, that most Colorado courts are utilizing. All that is required on your end is a device that connects to Continue Reading
How is Parole Different than Probation in Fort Collins / Larimer County?
Larimer County Probation and Parole are very different in Fort Collins, Colorado Courts. Parole only happens following a prison or DOC sentence. It is a type of supervision after someone gets out of prison, to help in the transition to normal life. Social and job hunting skills can be lost in the regimented prison life. Probation is the sentence itself, Continue Reading
What to Do to Prepare to Stand in Front of a Judge in Larimer County Court
When I talk to clients, their family members and other people who have had to appear in court, I’m always looking to see their reactions to being in the courtroom. I am usually told two things: How frightening and humbling it was for each of the defendants to stand in front of a judge. How much they would want an Continue Reading
How do I Bail Someone Out of the Larimer County Jail in Fort Collins? No Bond Hold?
You can bail someone out of the Larimer County Jail by posting a bail bond. Bail bonds are designed to ensure that someone returns for court after they get out of the Larimer County Jail. Otherwise, inmates might not come and would get a Failure to Appear, or Bail Jumping charge, which further complicates their case and punishment. How Can Continue Reading
Sealing vs. Expungement in Larimer County and Fort Collins
Today we’re going to discuss a few legal terms which are commonly used in the court system. The first is: “Sealing,” which is used in adult criminal cases, and the second is called: “Expungement,” which is used in juvenile criminal cases. What are the differences between these two terms related to the sealing of criminal records? Rules for Sealing Adult Continue Reading