We have always felt that the law can be overly harsh and too broad for certain crimes – making someone face serious repercussions for not so serious actions. A go-to example for this is Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. As the law is currently written, a person can face 2 to 6 years in the Colorado Department of Continue Reading
Category: Juvenile Crimes
Felony Contributing the Delinquency of a Minor Could Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor become a Misdemeanor?
Felony Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of encouraging or allowing someone under the age of 18 to break the law. The problem we have ALWAYS had with this law is how broad it is. It is a class 4 felony crime, but the actions that Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Sexual Assault Attorney | Can a Child Be Charged with Sexual Assault on a Child?
Let’s talk about juvenile Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault on a Child charges. Did you know that a child can be charged with Sexual Assault on a Child? Let’s look at these two statutes and the way the law is applied in different cases. Larimer County Juvenile Sexual Assault on a Child Lawyer: What is the Definition of Sexual Assault Continue Reading
Larimer County Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Attorney Mom Charged After High-Speed Chase
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person encourages or aids a child in violating any law. A mother was recently arrested and is facing these charges after she tried to help her son and his friend evade police by engaging in a high-speed chase. According to the report, the Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Crimes Attorney | What If My Child is Charged in Juvenile Court?
It’s always a good idea to hold a child accountable for their actions. It teaches them to be responsible adults. However, when the consequences of those actions involve the judicial system, sometimes the punishment can be far beyond what we, as parents, feel is fair. Sometimes the consequences laid out by the Colorado Children’s Code involve a permanent juvenile record Continue Reading
Fort Collins Runaway Contributing to the Delinquency of Minor Harboring a Runaway Teen
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is a felony crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County. It is charged when a person encourages or allows a minor to violate the law. Three people were recently arrested for this crime after a runaway 14-year-old was found at their home. According to the report, the girl asked her mom to sleep Continue Reading
Larimer County Attorney for Juvenile Defense Inciting Riot and Engaging in a Riot at a Mall
Inciting a Riot and Engaging in a Riot are criminal allegations in Fort Collins and Larimer County that can be charged to juveniles or adults, depending on who is involved. In today’s story, three juveniles were the ones who ended up with riot related charges. According to the report, mall security had reached out to law enforcement regarding some issue Continue Reading
Do I Need to Let Social Services and Police Speak to My Children? The Department of Human Services Wants to Speak with My Kids
Social Services and Police sometimes want to speak with your children. In some instances, they want to get evidence to charge your child with a crime in the Larimer County Juvenile Court. In other cases, Fort Collins Police and the Larimer County Department of Human Services will try and charge you, or a child of yours, with a crime. They Continue Reading
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Larimer County Unlawfully Permitting a Juvenile to Possess a Handgun
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person encourages or allows a minor to break a law. A restaurant owner is currently under fire for this crime after allowing a juvenile waitress at her restaurant to carry a gun. According to the report, all the wait staff carry guns. The Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Burglary Lawyer When a Child Breaks into a Store
Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person illegally enters into a building in order to commit another crime. Juveniles can be charged with this crime, just like adults. Recently, a juvenile in Colorado was caught on security footage breaking into a candy and treat store. The teen caused a lot of damage to the store Continue Reading