With the advancement of technology and social media, it’s no wonder that new legislation is being proposed to keep up. Already, revenge porn and child pornography laws have been put in place to address some of these issues. Now, a new concern is being brought to the table: cyberbullying. The bill is named after a Colorado high school cheerleader, who Continue Reading
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Vanilla Ice Not So Smooth | Accessory in Fort Collins
Rapper Vanilla Ice (real name Rob Van Winkle) is out on a $6,000 bond after being arrested for playing a role in a Burglary and Theft. The rapper claims it is all a misunderstanding and that the situation is being blown out of proportion. The police reports claim that Van Winkle was working next door to a million dollar house, Continue Reading
A Not So Successful DUI Accident Cover-Up
It is a well know fact that alcohol impairs a person’s reaction time and hand-eye coordination. For some, it really effects their ability to make competent, smart decisions. A drunk gentlemen proved that point when he drove through a stop sign and crashed into the guard rail. Instead of admitting to the crash, or even just fleeing, he concocted a Continue Reading
Facebook Rejection Leads to Arson Charges | Fort Collins Lawyer
Rejection is hard to take and people respond to it very differently. One man took it to an extreme level when he allegedly burned down the house of a woman who turned him down on Facebook. The man was attempting to start a relationship with a woman who was an acquaintance, but the single mother indicated she was not interested. Continue Reading
Video Taping the Police – Is it Obstructing Justice in Fort Collins?
When an accused shoplifter was being arrested by two Lakeside Police Officers outside a store, other shoppers were concerned about the amount of force the police were using. After the officers had tased the man three times, an onlooker pulled out his cell phone and began video taping the arrest. When the officers who were using excessive force saw the Continue Reading
With Lawmakers Like These | Indecent Exposure in Fort Collins
Now, thankfully, the crazy proposed law I am about to share with you was not courtesy of a Colorado lawmaker. However, it speaks volumes to the over-reaching stance the law sometimes takes. A lawmaker from another state is proposing a law, which would expand the definition of Indecent Exposure to include tight clothing. The specific target of this law is Continue Reading
Planned Check Fraud Turns into Theft | Fort Collins Lawyer
When a man pulled up to the bank drive-thru, he had the plan to pass a fraudulent check for $1,900. Imagine his surprise when he opened the carrier tube and found $500 in cash the previous customer had left behind. Probably feeling pretty lucky, he took the $500 and left the bank. Unfortunately for him, everything was caught on camera Continue Reading
Can You Go to Jail for Paying a Bill? |Trespass and Resisting Arrest in Fort Collins
When offering the state money, you would think they would graciously accept and then everyone could move on with their day. I don’t know if this man from another state was trying to make a point, or if he was really just trying to pay his bill with what he had, but it ended up landing him in jail. The Continue Reading
When You Can’t Get a Refund, Take It! | Robbery in Fort Collins
While most know fast food restaurants don’t always provide the highest quality cuisine, people still go there because it is quick and cheap. However, when one Colorado Springs man decided his meal was not up to par, he threw the bags of food at the employees and demanded his money back. While the manager was processing the man’s refund, he Continue Reading
Zamboni DUI | Drunk Driving Offenses in Fort Collins
Usually, when you hear about Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, the driver is operating a car or motorcycle. However, in this instance, the driver charged with DUI was driving a Zamboni at a high school hockey game. Apparently, between the first and second period of the high school girls’ ice hockey game, some members of the audience noticed the Continue Reading