Two Evergreen football players were suspended from school after being investigated for taking their bullying too far and crossing the line into criminal behavior. The 16-year-old student is facing potential Felony Menacing charges after threatening four classmates several times, at least one time using a piece of broken glass. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is recommending Harassment charges for the Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Juvenile Assault Attorney | 11-Year-Old Arrested for Assault
An 11-year-old Colorado Springs boy was recently arrested for Second Degree Assault after an incident that occurred in his middle school. According to the news report, the boy allegedly stabbed a classmate with a pencil in the hallway between classes. The victim suffered a punctured lung and had to undergo trauma surgery to repair the lung and puncture wound. In Continue Reading
Fort Collins Unlawful Termination of Pregnancy Lawyer | An Attempt on an Unborn Baby’s Life
I’m sure it is a scary situation to be in college and find out you are going to become a parent. The reaction of one college student when he found out about his girlfriend’s unplanned pregnancy landed him with serious criminal charges. According to the news report, the man had been with his girlfriend overnight and as she was leaving, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft Attorney | Sometimes an Accident is Just an Accident
I truly believe accidents happen. People do not always need a nefarious motive behind their actions. But, can someone ‘accidentally’ steal a car? Trust me, I was skeptical when I first read this news story, but turns out, you can! According to the news report, a woman’s car went missing. When the surveillance video was reviewed, it should a person Continue Reading
Fort Collins Disclosing or Identifying Vote Lawyer | Don’t Post That Selfie!
It’s VERY apparent with all the debates, political ads, and propaganda overload that election season is upon us. In fact, some of you reading this may have already voted by mailing in your ballot. But for those of you who haven’t, there is some important information you should know. With the prevalence of social media in today’s society, many people Continue Reading
Fort Collins Human Trafficking for Involuntary Servitude Attorney
Sometimes, men and women in Fort Collins, Colorado are arrested and charged with Human Trafficking for Involuntary Solitude. This may involve the sale or purchase of children for sexual purposes – a crime laden with serious challenges and extreme penalties. All aspects of a criminal case of this type require the involvement of an experienced lawyer. Larimer County Human Trafficking Continue Reading
Fort Collins Computer Crime Attorney | Not Just Computer Hacking
When most people hear the phrase ‘Computer Crime’ in Fort Collins, they think of computer hacking – illegally getting into someone else’s computer system to take something. But, in true Colorado legislature fashion, the legal definition of Computer Crime includes so much more than just that. It is an extremely broad law that can even punish people for using computers Continue Reading
Fort Collins Violation of a Protection Order Attorney | A Like on Facebook Leads to an Arrest
When a protection order is entered in a criminal case, it usually prevents the defendant from having any contact with the victims and/or witnesses involved in the case. But what constitutes contact? According to one judge, a like on Facebook meets the contact definition. According to the news report, a man was arrested for clicking the thumbs up sign on Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sexual Assault on a Child Attorney | Teacher and Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Relative
Recently, a Fort Collins elementary school teacher was arrested and accused Sexual Assault on a Child – Pattern and Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. He is currently begin held in the Larimer County Jail waiting to see a judge, who will set his bond and enter a protection order forbidding any contact with Continue Reading
Larimer County Animal Cruelty Attorney | Some Added Punishments for an Animal Abuse or Cruelty to Animal Conviction
Generally, state statutes dictate sentencing guidelines, which set up what options a judge or district attorney has for punitive measures in any court case. Sometimes, however, a Larimer, Boulder or Grand County judge will add in certain requirements, beyond what the law outlines. Is it legal? Is it within the limitations of the Constitution? Some may argue that it is Continue Reading