College is a time for maturing and growing into adulthood for most teens and young adults. Unfortunately, it can also be a time for making silly and impulsive decisions that result in criminal charges. The problem is that the consequences are rarely silly and can have a lasting effect on a young person’s life. Colorado State University Police and their cohorts at the Fort Collins Police Department are more than happy to hand out tickets, summonses, and even arrests. We understand that young people make mistakes and that those mistakes shouldn’t ruin someone’s future. When we work with a CSU student, it is our number one goal to protect their future.
Commonly Charged Crimes for College Students at Colorado State University
Often, we see CSU students charged with a crime after an evening of drinking at the bars or hanging with friends. Here is a list of commonly charged crimes we see CSU students facing in Larimer County or Fort Collins Municipal Court:
- Disorderly Conduct – C.R.S. 18-9-106
- Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111
- Third Degree Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-204
- Trespass – C.R.S. 18-4-502
- Driving Under the Influence – C.R.S. 42-4-1301
- Unlawful Sexual Contact – C.R.S. 18-3-404
- Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401
Charged with a Crime as a CSU Student? Here’s What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Being charged with a crime can be a confusing and scary time. It’s not very often that we hear from CSU students who know exactly how the criminal justice system works. You will have a lot of questions. Luckily, we can provide some answers for you. Our first, and most important, piece of advice is to not make any statements to CSU Police, Fort Collins Police or the Larimer County Sheriff Deputies. I know your instinct will tell you to be honest and that the police are there to help you, but I can assure you, talking will only end up hurting you. They are not looking for the truth – they are looking for things to make you guilty of the crime. If hired, we will help tell your story so that the truth is heard and the best possible resolution is reached. Second, call the experienced defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office. We have helped countless college students navigate the criminal justice system. Our aim is ALWAYS to protect your future, and with so much future ahead of you, you don’t want even the smallest thing to come back a bite you later on in life.
If you are currently a CSU student and have been charged with a crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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