Court judges have a lot of power over people’s lives and that is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Most judges take it very seriously, but some seem to take their power too far. One judge seemingly overstepped her bounds when she sent three children to a detention facility after they refused to go to lunch with their dad. Continue Reading
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Revenge Porn – Posting a Private Image for Harassment – in Fort Collins | Is ‘Sextortion’ the New Thing?
Recently, there have been many news stories and warnings about using apps and the internet to meet people. One woman learned this lesson the hard way, and dealt with a lot of embarrassment and fear after sharing naked photos of herself through a phone app. The woman found a connection through a social media app called KiK and felt she Continue Reading
False Accusations Lead to a Presumption of Guilt in Fort Collins
I am constantly coming across news stories where the media publicizes the names and pictures of people who have been accused of a crime. The way the stories are presented, everyone assumes guilt. Now, law enforcement agencies are joining in on these witch-hunts and publicly shaming people who have been accused of certain crimes – especially crimes that are sexually based. Continue Reading
Criminal Mischief in Fort Collins | Don’t You Take My Seat!
As humans, we tend to develop routines and it can be very hard to break those routines, especially when we are forced out of them. A 70-year-old gentleman did not take well to a change in his routine and his reaction resulted in criminal charges. The man had a specific seat he always sat in during BINGO and was furious Continue Reading
Assault on a Police Officer in Fort Collins | Keep Your Knees to Yourself
When the Fort Collins Police or Larimer County Sheriff Deputies respond to reports of an intoxicated person in public, they usually show up on the location and expect take the person to the Larimer County Jail for detoxification. The drunk person is held for a few hours to sober up, and then released without any criminal charges being filed. That is, Continue Reading
Animal Cruelty in Fort Collins | When Mom and Son Fight, The Chickens Lose Their Heads
Family dynamics can vary depending on the strength of relationships. One mother and son proved to have some interesting interactions, which led to an arrest. According to a news report, the teenage son was unhappy about the rocky relationship between his mother and girlfriend. In order to fix the problem, the son threatened to kill one of his mom’s chickens Continue Reading
Disorderly Conduct in Fort Collins | Temper Tantrum Over Macaroni and Cheese
We all know there are not a lot of food and restaurant choices when driving on the turnpike or toll roads. While it is nice there are rest stops along the way, making it so you do not have to pay to get off and then pay to get back on the road just to get some food or gas, Continue Reading
Child Abuse in Fort Collins | Once Again, the Law Oversteps and Causes More Harm than Good
Sometimes, things just don’t go according to plan. Everyone has experienced this at one time or another. Whether you intend to leave on time for work and spill your coffee, making you late or you have everything scheduled out for your vacation and the transportation breaks down making you miss your scheduled events. Basically, life happens. One family had a Continue Reading
Campus Rape in Fort Collins | When College Campus Procedures Take the Law into Their Own Hands
One of the most fundamental principles in the American criminal justice system is the idea that a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. While the news and media do a good job of presenting the opposite side, the Courts are expected to uphold this vital principle. We expect our ‘presumption of innocence’ to extend beyond just the law into most Continue Reading
DUI in Fort Collins | Uncle Jesse Ticketed for Driving Under the Influence
When police receive numerous calls about a possible drunken driver, they usually spring into action and track down the driver before anyone is hurt. That’s exactly what happened to John Stamos, an actor best known for his role as Uncle Jesse on “Full House.” Police dispatch received reports of a drunk driver and Mr. Stamos was identified as the driver Continue Reading