In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado, misdemeanor crimes are charged in one of three categories: class 3 misdemeanor, class 2 misdemeanor, and class 1 misdemeanor. Colorado lawmakers have deemed certain class 1 misdemeanor crimes to be extraordinary risk crimes. These are crimes that present an extraordinary risk of harm to society and carry an increased maximum. This blog will Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Criminal Lawyer Near Me Class 1 Misdemeanors in Larimer County, Colorado
Misdemeanors in Fort Collins and Larimer County are divided into three categories: class 1 misdemeanors, class 2 misdemeanors, and class 3 misdemeanors. A class 1 misdemeanor is the most serious misdemeanor charge that you can face in Colorado. Within the class 1 misdemeanor category, there is a sentence enhancing aggravator. Certain crimes have been deemed to be ‘extraordinary risk crimes’ Continue Reading
Defense Attorneys for Colorado College Student University Consequences When CSU Students are Charged with a Crime in Fort Collins
As a Colorado State University (CSU) student, you may think that being charged with a crime means you will only have to deal with the Larimer County courts, but you would be wrong. Sure, it seems understandable if the alleged crime occurs on campus or at a university sanctioned event that the university would get involved, but it extends well Continue Reading
Fifth Amendment Right to Remain Silent | Privilege Against Self Incrimination in Larimer County Courts
Thankfully, an inherent right given to you through the Constitution is your right to remain silent if what you have to say may lead to legal consequences. This 5th Amendment right protects you from having to admit to anything that could result in criminal charges against you. Imagine if we did not have this permission – you could actually be Continue Reading
Drug / Alcohol Addiction and Crime: We Are Here to Help in Larimer County
Addiction to illegal substances is often the reason why people commit crimes in Larimer County. Recently, a news source reported that a police officer shot a burglary suspect. According to reports, a woman called 911 because there was a man with a knife who was trying to get into her house. When police arrived, they told the man to drop 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 to go this route, it Continue Reading
Self Defense in Fort Collins | Is it a Real Defense Strategy?
Often when a person has been accused of Assault, Menacing, or Harassment, they claim they acted in self-defense. While it can be an overused excuse, it is actually a valid defense in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. As an Affirmative Defense, it is commonly overlooked and misunderstood, but can be very useful for creating reasonable doubt in the minds of Continue Reading
Will I Face Jail Time for My Criminal Conviction in Fort Collins?
Judges face a myriad of choices when it comes time to sentence someone convicted of or who plead guilty to a criminal offense. Penalties range from a simple fine to incarceration in a Colorado Department of Corrections prison. Anyone with a misdemeanor conviction faces probation or a potential sentence of serving time in the Larimer, Boulder or Grand County Jail. Continue Reading
Will I Face Prison Time with My Felony Criminal Conviction Sentence in Fort Collins?
When a person is convicted of or pleads guilty to a crime, a judge must decide an appropriate punishment. Judges can sentence a person to probation, community corrections, jail or prison time depending on the circumstances. Sometimes with certain crimes and situations, the law requires a period of incarceration. Let’s take a closer look at the prison incarceration sentencing ranges. Continue Reading
Watch Where You Step! Location and Offenses Against Decency | Fort Collins Municipal
Imagine this: You are sitting in your driveway, having a beer, and relaxing after a long day. Your friend, who lives across the street, comes out of his house and starts walking toward you, clearly wanting to say hi. You get up and start toward him, meeting on the road just in front of your driveway, your open beer still Continue Reading