All throughout our site, we try to emphasize the importance of exercising your right to remain silent when it comes to talking to the police in Fort Collins. When they say, “what you say can and will be used against you in a court of law,” they mean it. Things are very easily taken out of context and in trying Continue Reading
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Pop Tart Cocaine: Imitation Controlled Substance in Larimer County
A few weeks ago, a man in North Carolina was arrested for allegedly selling an undercover police officer what he claimed to be cocaine. However, after being arrested, he admitted the substance he originally stated was cocaine was actually crushed up Pop Tarts. The man was apparently in need of money and crushed a corner of a Pop Tart to Continue Reading
Parental Responsibility Laws: Could You Go Down for Your Child’s Criminal Behavior?
While perusing news sites a few weeks ago, I came across a story that surprised me. In Superior, Colorado, two young children started a fire that severely damaged a duplex in the area and killed two dogs and a cat. It was reported that two children were playing with a lighter when the fire ignited practically destroying the house. What Continue Reading
Dog for Dinner: Domestic Violence and Revenge
A California man was arrested a few weeks ago for allegedly killing and cooking his ex-girlfriend’s dog to feed it to her in revenge. The girlfriend claimed to have been physically assaulted by the man and fled from the premises, leaving her dog behind. When she returned, her dog was gone. During a brief reconciliation, the man cooked his girlfriend Continue Reading
Marijuana and Child Abuse: It Can Happen in Colorado
A woman in Minnesota has been charged with Child Abuse for giving her 15-year-old son marijuana. Most people would turn their noses up at this – but wait until you read all the facts before you pass judgment. The young man was suffering from a traumatic brain injury, and taking marijuana oil was his only relief. Could helping your child Continue Reading
Public Indecency Charges for Spitting in Public? | Fort Collins Lawyer
“Colorado man faces Public Indecency charges.” There are headlines like this all across Colorado, Larimer, Boulder and Grand County. The general belief is that people facing Public Indecency charges are gross and lewd. Unfortunately, this isn’t true. Instead, the law is often unjust when it comes to crimes like Public Indecency. You may thing a person charged with this crime exposed Continue Reading
Traveling with a Concealed Carry Permit: Not Always the Best Choice
A few weeks ago, I heard a story about a Pennsylvania woman that absolutely shocked me. In July 2013, a woman legally obtained a license-to-carry permit in Pennsylvania for protection after she was robbed. In October of that same year, she decided to take a trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey. During that trip, she was arrested and charged with Continue Reading
Watch Where You Step! Location and Offenses Against Decency | Fort Collins Municipal
Imagine this: You are sitting in your driveway, having a beer, and relaxing after a long day. Your friend, who lives across the street, comes out of his house and starts walking toward you, clearly wanting to say hi. You get up and start toward him, meeting on the road just in front of your driveway, your open beer still Continue Reading
Burglary Versus Robbery: What’s the Difference?
I recently read a story in USA today about an alleged burglar in Florida who was caught napping in the house he broke into, with a bag of jewelry by his side. It made me question a few things. First, does this man have narcolepsy? I mean, what would make him think that taking a nap in the house he Continue Reading
Man Faces Multiple Criminal Charges after a Night of Drinking in Longmont
Drinking too much can result in more than a headache the next day. One man is facing multiple criminal charges in Longmont, including Kidnapping, Burglary, Menacing, and Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender. Let’s take a look at his situation, in order to understand how crimes are charged in Larimer, Boulder, and Washington County. Intoxication and Bad Decisions Continue Reading