Driving Under the Influence / DUI, Domestic Violence, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor are charged far more often over a holiday weekend than other times of the year. While Thanksgiving and other holidays are a joyful time for many, they can also be a time of tension and conflict. Such conflict can become especially messy when alcohol Continue Reading
Category: Juvenile Crimes
What Happens When Your Child is Accused of a Crime in Fort Collins, Colorado?When Juvenile Detention Becomes a Possibility
If your child has been accused of a crime in Fort Collins, Colorado, she may be detained and brought to a juvenile detention center. In Colorado, juvenile detention is avoided where possible, as detention can often have negative repercussions on a child. Even so, there are still some cases in which juveniles are arrested and brought to a detention center, Continue Reading
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Lawyer in Larimer County Fort Collins Misdemeanor vs. Felony Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, C.R.S. 18-6-701, is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when an adult helps a child commit a crime. Depending on the crime the adult encouraged the child to commit, Contributing to the Delinquency can be a misdemeanor or felony crime. In either case, this offense comes with hefty penalties, including incarceration at Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Defense Attorney Juvenile Court in Larimer County, Colorado
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado any person 10 years old or older can face criminal charges. The crimes remain the same no matter the age of the person accused. What does change is the handling of the case. When a child (anyone under the age of 18) is accused of a crime, it is usually handled in Juvenile Continue Reading
Juvenile Menacing Defense Attorney Teens Charged for Threatening with Rifles
Menacing is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of putting another person in fear of injury. Often, a weapon is directly involved in these types of cases. Three juveniles were recently charged with this crime after it was reported they used rifles to threaten another. According to the report, the alleged victim was dropping Continue Reading
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Larimer County Fighting as an Extracurricular Activity?
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of allowing or encouraging a child to break any law – municipal, state, or federal. Recently, a teacher was charged with this crime after she organized and allowed fights in her middle school classroom. According to the report, the teacher Continue Reading
Fort Collins Defense Attorney for Juvenile Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon on School Grounds
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, it is a crime to bring a deadly weapon onto school grounds unless you have the legal authority to do so. This crime is called Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon on School Grounds and is a weapon charge that a juvenile was recently charged with in Colorado Springs. According to the report, a student at Continue Reading
Second Degree Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Attorney Deck Collapses at House Party and Criminal Charges Ensue
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is charged when a person is accused of encouraging someone under the age of eighteen to break the law. A man was recently charged with multiple counts of this crime after a house party went very wrong. According to the report, the man had over 50 people Continue Reading
Juvenile Animal Cruelty Attorney Social Media Calf Video Implicates a Teen for Cruelty to Animals
Cruelty to Animals or Animal Abuse is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of harming an animal. With social media booming, teens are posting absolutely everything – including bad behavior. Recently, law enforcement received a tip that a video was circulating on social media which showed a juvenile harming a calf. Through the investigation, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Woman Gives 6-Year-Old Smirnoff to Help Him Sleep
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when an adult encourages or helps someone under the age of 18 to commit a crime. A woman was recently arrested for this after a 6-year-old was found drinking alcohol. According to the report, the woman had been contacted at a gas station for a Continue Reading