In Fort Collins and Larimer County, it used to be that giving a false name to a Fort Collins police officer or Larimer County sheriff deputy was charged as False Reporting. However, we are seeing a new trend across the Colorado counties where instead of charging this misdemeanor crime, the felony Criminal Impersonation is charged. We have even seen cases Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Prohibited Use of a Weapon Lawyer Accidental Shooting Could Result in Criminal Charges
Accidentally shooting a gun in Fort Collins and Larimer County, can still result in criminal charges like Prohibited Use of Weapons and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. A father could be facing one of these charges after his party trick went very wrong. According to the report, the dad has been showing off his gun and spinning it on his Continue Reading
Fort Collins Domestic Violence Lawyer Pressing Charges in Colorado Criminal Cases
There is a mistaken belief is that a person can call the police to report a crime and then decide whether or not to press charges. This is not at all the case in Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County. When a crime is reported, the police take over the investigation and if they find evidence to support the allegation, they Continue Reading
Larimer County Pre-Trial Services Another Way the Government Shows You Are NOT Innocent Until Proven Guilty
When a person in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park is arrested for a crime, usually a condition of their bond is that they are on Larimer County Pre-Trial Services. Pre-Trial Services puts additional conditions on the person that they must follow while their case is pending. Conditions of PreTrial Supervision generally include: Be present for all court appearances; Remain Continue Reading
Larimer County Unlawful Sexual Contact Lawyer Groom Gropes Teenager at His Own Wedding Reception
Unlawful Sexual Contact is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person has contact with another’s intimate parts without their consent. A groom left his wedding reception in handcuffs facing this sex offense charge after a teenage waitress claimed he groped her. According to the report, the groom had flirted with the waitress and asked her to go Continue Reading
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YouTuber Convicted of Having Underaged Fans Send Explicit Videos
Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when an adult asks a child that they know is under the age of 15 to touch themselves or expose themselves while communicating online. A YouTuber was recently convicted of child porn after he encouraged his fans to send him naked photos and videos. He had Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Defense Attorney New ‘Ban the Box’ Bill and Criminal Records
As experienced criminal defense attorneys in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, it is always a goal of ours to keep our client’s criminal record in mind when negotiating a deal. If our client does not want to go to trial or wants to take a deal (but not be railroaded), then we attempt to get a resolution where this Continue Reading
Larimer County Posting a Private Image for Harassment Lawyer Cop Possibly Facing Revenge Porn Charges
Revenge Porn, or Posting a Private Image for Harassment, is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person uses social media or another website to post private images of another’s intimate parts with the intent to harass the person. A male police officer has been accused of this crime, after his affair with a female police officer did Continue Reading
Fort Collins Indecent Exposure Attorney Pilot Arrested for Being Naked in Hotel Room
Indecent Exposure is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person exposes themselves with the intent to arouse a sexual desire. Recently, a pilot was arrested for this crime and his attorney is requesting the case be dismissed because being naked is not a crime. According to the news article, the pilot was naked in his hotel room Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Impersonation Attorney 32-Year-Old Arrested for Enrolling in High School
Criminal Impersonation is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person takes on a fake identity to unlawfully gain a benefit. A woman is facing these charges after enrolling herself for high school and attending under a false name. According to the article, the 32-year-old woman enrolled as a 15-year-old homeless girl who rode the bus to and Continue Reading