While there are a few exceptions to the rule, most often Fort Collins Police and Larimer County Sheriff are able to decide whether or not to arrest and charge you. This means that the interaction you have with law enforcement can greatly influence whether you end up in handcuffs in the back of a police car. Let’s look at some Continue Reading
Category: Police Investigations
Miranda Rights in Fort Collins and Larimer County: Were My Statements Legally Obtained?
When Fort Collins police officers or Larimer County Sheriff deputies investigate a crime, they start by asking questions. Sometimes, when people answer these questions, it gets them in trouble. A man is currently fighting to have the statements he made to police thrown out, as he said he was not read his Miranda rights. He claims that his constitutional rights Continue Reading
Providing My Cell Phone Password to Police A Fort Collins Defense Attorney’s Insight
Not long ago, the shooting that occurred in San Bernardino was making national headlines again when the FBI was demanding Apple give them the passcode to access the shooter’s iPhone. Of course, Apple did not provide the information in order to protect the rights of their customers. Eventually, the FBI found a way and it cost them over $1 million. Continue Reading