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Larimer County Court Criminal Record Sealing
Who is Eligible to Have Their Criminal Record Sealed in Fort Collins?

Sealing a criminal record at the Larimer County Courts restores some opportunities to those who have previously been convicted of a crime in Colorado.  Many people seal their records to improve their chances of finding a job, going back to school, or finding a home.  Not everyone is eligible to have their record sealed, however, and there is an extensive Continue Reading

Harassment Lawyer in Larimer County, Colorado
“Strike, Shove, Kick”: Harassment Charges for Unwanted Physical Contact in Fort Collins

One way that Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111, is charged is for subjecting another person to unwanted physical contact.  While it makes some sense that you could be charged with a crime for harassing via physical contact, what may surprise you is that this specific act is charged as a class 1 misdemeanor.  If a defendant is convicted, they could face up Continue Reading

Obstructing a Peace Officer in Larimer County, CO
Could I Be Charged with Obstruction for Recording a Fort Collins Police Officer?

Obstructing a Peace Officer, C.R.S. 18-8-104, is charged in Larimer County, CO when a person knowingly obstructs a Fort Collins Police Officer, EMS provider, or firefighter while they are performing job duties.  Given that this law is broad and often overcharged, many people wonder if they could be charged with Obstruction for recording a Fort Collins Police Officer with their Continue Reading

Disorderly Conduct Lawyer in Fort Collins, CO
Were My First Amendment Rights Violated When I Was Arrested?

Disorderly Conduct, C.R.S. 18-9-106, is often charged when a person uses “obviously offensive” language or gestures in a public setting.  Often, people question whether Disorderly Conduct can be charged for acts like these, given that the First Amendment generally protects freedom of speech.  However, the answer is usually “no” – speech that results in Disorderly Conduct charges is usually not Continue Reading

Best Driving Under the Influence & Driving While Ability Impaired Lawyer in Fort Collins, CO
Is Larimer County Jail Time Always Mandatory in DUI / DWAI Cases?

Driving Under the Influence / DUI and Driving While Ability Impaired / DWAI both involve mandatory sentencing to the Larimer County Jail in Fort Collins, CO.  Generally, this mandatory jail sentence is unavoidable – except for those who have been charged with their first DUI or DWAI.  Provided that the defendant can pay for and attend an alcohol education program, Continue Reading

Top Fort Collins Lawyer for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Sexual Exploitation vs. Juvenile Sexting at the Larimer County Courts

Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403, and Exchange of a Private Image by a Juvenile, C.R.S. 18-7-109 / Juvenile Sexting, are both charged at the Larimer County Courts for possessing explicit images of juveniles.  However, that is where the similarities between these offenses tend to end.  Two key differences between these crimes are what make one of these offenses Continue Reading

Best Assault Lawyer in Fort Collins, CO
When Can the “Heat of Passion” Defense Be Raised in Larimer County Court Assault Cases?

In some Assault cases in Fort Collins, CO, if the defense successfully raises the “heat of passion” defense, the charges can be substantially lowered.  This partial defense is raised in cases when the defendant alleges that they assaulted another person because there was a “serious and highly provoking act” that resulted in the assault.  If you have been charged with Continue Reading

FAQs on Domestic Violence Charges in Larimer County, Colorado
Your Questions on Civil Assists, Domestic Violence Treatment, and More Answered

Domestic Violence / DV cases in Larimer County, Colorado are anything but straightforward.  If you have questions on civil assists, DV treatment, and more, we have answers.  Click here to read Part 1 of our FAQs on Domestic Violence, answered by our top criminal defense lawyers with over 30 years of experience handling DV cases.  Then, if you have been Continue Reading

Top Fort Collins Sex Crimes Lawyers
UK Passes New “Cyberflashing” Law – Could Colorado Go in the Same Direction?

Our top Fort Collins sex crimes lawyers have represented hundreds of clients charged with misdemeanor and felony sexual offenses alike.  For that reason, it always piques our interest when laws surrounding sex crimes change in Colorado – or when they could possibly change in the future.  For example, in January this year, the UK just passed a law prohibiting “cyberflashing” Continue Reading

False Imprisonment Lawyer at the Larimer County Courts
Misdemeanor vs. Felony False Imprisonment in Fort Collins, CO – What’s the Difference?

False Imprisonment, C.R.S. 18-3-303, is charged at the Larimer County Courts whenever a person knowingly detains or confines another person without their consent.  Generally, False Imprisonment is a class 2 misdemeanor and is punishable by time at the Larimer County Jail and a fine.  In some cases, however, it can instead be charged as a class 5 felony, resulting in Continue Reading