A Denver man was recently arrested and charged with Unlawful Sexual Contact on an At Risk Adult. He faces 6 counts of this charge after allegations that the man touched the intimate parts of two men who are considered at-risk. There have been two identified victims. The first is a 21-year-old male who was taking medication that addresses his learning Continue Reading
Category: Sex Crimes
Public Nudity in Fort Collins | What Do You Think About Topless Women?
The City of Fort Collins is looking for opinions from its residents about potentially changing a municipal ordinance. Currently, any type of nudity is prohibited in this city. However, a group of citizens is requesting the Public Indecency Municipal Ordinance be updated to allow woman to be topless in public. Fort Collins city council will be deciding October 20, 2015 Continue Reading
Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Fort Collins | Subway Spokesman Faces Prison
A man made famous for losing over 200 pounds by eating Subway sandwiches has been all over the news for another reason: child pornography. In early July, federal agents raided the spokesperson’s home and seized several computers and DVDs. The news reported that the defendant is ready to plead guilty to the child pornography charges and could be facing up Continue Reading
Sexual Assault on a Child in Fort Collins | Beware Who You Find ‘Hot or Not’
Dating apps seem to be the latest craze for people looking for anything from a random hookup to a meaningful relationship. For one 19-year-old boy, the hookup he participated in after meeting a girl through the app ‘Hot or Not’ had more ramifications than he could have ever imagined. He began talking to a girl who lived in a neighboring Continue Reading
Public Indecency in Fort Collins | The Walls Get Their Revenge and Pee Back
Recently, a west coast city decided to handle the problem of public urination in a new way: pee-proof paint. The paint is a very special formula and is being brushed on walls all over the city. When a person tries to urinate on a wall coated with this paint, the urine will spray back at the offender, hitting their clothes Continue Reading
False Accusations Lead to a Presumption of Guilt in Fort Collins
I am constantly coming across news stories where the media publicizes the names and pictures of people who have been accused of a crime. The way the stories are presented, everyone assumes guilt. Now, law enforcement agencies are joining in on these witch-hunts and publicly shaming people who have been accused of certain crimes – especially crimes that are sexually based. Continue Reading
Campus Rape in Fort Collins | When College Campus Procedures Take the Law into Their Own Hands
One of the most fundamental principles in the American criminal justice system is the idea that a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. While the news and media do a good job of presenting the opposite side, the Courts are expected to uphold this vital principle. We expect our ‘presumption of innocence’ to extend beyond just the law into most Continue Reading
Former Fort Collins Cop Pleads Guilty to Stalking
A Fort Collins police officer was immediately fired after Stalking allegations were filed against him. Now, facing his sentencing hearing in April, he has pled guilty to Stalking, Official Misconduct, and Unlawful Sexual Contact. While all the details of the case have not been released, it is known that a woman reported the officer for ‘inappropriate behavior.’ Apparently, the officer Continue Reading
With Lawmakers Like These | Indecent Exposure in Fort Collins
Now, thankfully, the crazy proposed law I am about to share with you was not courtesy of a Colorado lawmaker. However, it speaks volumes to the over-reaching stance the law sometimes takes. A lawmaker from another state is proposing a law, which would expand the definition of Indecent Exposure to include tight clothing. The specific target of this law is Continue Reading
Peek-A-Boo Indecent Exposure | Fort Collins Lawyer
Police are still searching for a Colorado man who is wanted for Indecent Exposure. According to the police, the man knocked on a woman’s living room window. When she came to the window, the man pulled down his pants and exposed himself to her. He then ran away and she reported the incident to the police. What is Indecent Exposure Continue Reading