Physically harming a child or putting them in a dangerous situation, is charged as Child Abuse in Fort Collins and Larimer County. People are protective over their children and it comes as no surprise to me that a parent would get involved when they find out that their child is being bullied. However, one parent might have taken their protectiveness Continue Reading
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Fort Collins False Reporting to Authorities LawyerMan Calls 911 to Report Soup in His Dumpster
Calling 911 to report something that is not a crime, isn’t always charged as False Reporting in Fort Collins and Larimer County, unless you keep calling. A man was recently charged with False Reporting to Authorities after repeatedly calling 911 to report that someone dumped his clam chowder in the dumpster. He called 4 times within 40 minutes and law Continue Reading
Property Crimes Charged Most in Fort Collins in 2017Theft, Burglary, Trespass, and Criminal Mischief in Larimer County
According to Fort Collins Police reports, property crimes were the most commonly charged crimes in Fort Collins last year. The most popular property crimes reported were Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Trespass, and Theft. Now, these are just the crimes reported, not actual arrests, but the trend remains the same – property crimes are popular in Larimer County. Larimer County Criminal Mischief Attorney: Destruction, Damage, and Vandalism Criminal Mischief Continue Reading
Fort Collins Disorderly Conduct AttorneyA Noisy Demonstration Leads to an Arrest
Making a lot of noise in a public place is charged as Disorderly Conduct in Fort Collins and Larimer County, even if it is part of a demonstration to make a point. Recently, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream took to the streets for a demonstration, that ended up getting him arrested. According to the report, he and Continue Reading
Fort Collins Animal Cruelty AttorneyWoman Kills Dog as Revenge
Hurting, neglecting, or killing an animal is charged as Cruelty to Animals in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman is facing these charges after she shot her boyfriend’s dog in revenge. According to the report, the woman was angry because she had asked her boyfriend to crack her back and he refused. In response, she grabbed a 9mm handgun Continue Reading
Fort Collins Robbery LawyerFollowing the Tracks in the Snow
Taking something of value from another person using force, threats, or intimidation is charged as Robbery in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman is facing these charges after police followed footprints in the snow back to the woman’s house. According to the report, a woman called police to report that another woman had taken her purse from her. The two had struggled over the purse, but the robber Continue Reading
Impersonating a Police Officer Attorney Near Me in Fort CollinsWoman Pretends to Be Police for Chick-fil-A Discount
Presenting yourself as a police officer when you are not law enforcement usually results in felony Impersonating a Peace Officer charges in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman was recently charged with this crime, after repeatedly presenting herself as an undercover officer to get a discount at Chick-fil-A. According to the report, the woman, after unsuccessfully getting her discount Continue Reading
Criminal Invasion of Privacy Near Me in Fort Collins Can Rummaging through Someone’s House Be Charged as Invasion of Privacy?
I recently read a story about a man claiming to be the victim of Invasion of Privacy after a repair man rummaged through his house while he was gone. According to the report, the man had allowed the repair man to enter his apartment while he was away to fix the dishwasher. When the homeowner reviewed his security footage, he Continue Reading
Assault on a Peace Officer Lawyer Near Me in Fort Collins Assault on a Police Officer Can Be a Misdemeanor or a Felony
Using physical force against peace officer, firefighter, or medical personnel is charged as Second Degree Assault on a Peace Officer, a felony, in Fort Collins and Larimer County. However, there is a misdemeanor charge related to Assaulting the Police and it is found under the Third Degree Assault statute. A woman is facing the more serious felony charge after being Continue Reading
Solicitation and Patronizing Attorney Near Me in Fort Collins Latest Prostitution Sting Yields 21 Arrests
Patronizing a Prostitute and Soliciting for Prostitution are the common charges filed after a Fort Collins prostitution sting. Recently, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office performed a sting operation, where they posted fake prostitution ads on popular websites like Backpage. Over 400 people responded, with 21 setting up appointments to meet with a made-up prostitute for sex. The 21 were arrested after going to the set-up Continue Reading