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Third Degree Criminal Trespass Charges at the Larimer County Courts, Colorado</br>Yes, You Can Be Charged with Trespassing for Being in a Public Space

Third Degree Criminal Trespass Charges at the Larimer County Courts, Colorado
Yes, You Can Be Charged with Trespassing for Being in a Public Space

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Third Degree Criminal Trespass, C.R.S. 18-4-504, is charged for unlawfully entering or remaining on another’s property.  It may come as a surprise, but this charge includes public spaces.  Some common ways people are charged with 3rd Degree Trespassing include remaining at a public space after an employee asked them to leave, or going to a public place after posted hours.  Continue Reading

Trespassing Charges in Fort Collins, Colorado</br>What is the Difference Between Criminal Trespass and Burglary at the Larimer County Courts?

Trespassing Charges in Fort Collins, Colorado
What is the Difference Between Criminal Trespass and Burglary at the Larimer County Courts?

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It is a crime in Fort Collins and throughout Colorado to unlawfully enter or remain on another’s premises.  Your intent behind the entry can mean the difference between being charged with Criminal Trespass or Burglary.  Either offense can be a misdemeanor or felony crime, but Burglary tends to be a more severe offense than Trespassing.  As such, you could face Continue Reading

Three Degrees of Trespassing in Fort Collins </br>What is the Difference Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass

Three Degrees of Trespassing in Fort Collins
What is the Difference Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass

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Trespassing is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of unlawfully entering somewhere. The various levels of Trespass (First Degree Criminal Trespass, Second Degree Criminal Trespass and Third Degree Criminal Trespass) are charged depending on where the trespassing occurred and sometimes the intent behind the trespass. Let’s take a closer look at each degree of Continue Reading

Trespass Charge in Larimer County </br>Man in Chicken Suit Steps Foot on Vail Resorts Property

Trespass Charge in Larimer County
Man in Chicken Suit Steps Foot on Vail Resorts Property

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Trespass is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of unlawfully stepping or staying on another person’s property. Commonly, Trespassing is a favorite charge when it comes to protesting. Even if someone is just peacefully trying to express their opinion, those whose opinion differs commonly watch for the ability to report Trespass. That’s the case Continue Reading

Trespassing Attorney in Fort Collins </br>‘Get Out’ is All it Takes

Trespassing Attorney in Fort Collins
‘Get Out’ is All it Takes

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There are three degrees of Trespassing a person can be charged with in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Whether someone is charged with First Degree Criminal Trespass, Second Degree Criminal Trespass or Third Degree Criminal Trespass, one thing is similar with all three – entering or remaining on property without consent. Now, most people think of someone hopping a fence Continue Reading

Fort Collins Burglary and Trespassing Attorney </br>Man in Dinosaur Onesie Wanted for Breaking into Homes and Cars

Fort Collins Burglary and Trespassing Attorney
Man in Dinosaur Onesie Wanted for Breaking into Homes and Cars

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Breaking into a home to steal is charged as Burglary in Fort Collins and Larimer County while breaking into a car to steal is charged as Trespassing. A man will likely be facing both these charges after he was caught on doorbell camera breaking into homes and cars while wearing a dinosaur onesie and carrying a bag. According to the Continue Reading