Arson and Child Abuse? Recently, a Colorado Springs man lit paper on fire and dropped it in the grass outside of a home. The fire quickly spread causing damage to an area about 150 square feet. It’s not a surprise that this man was charged with Felony Arson for putting the home at risk. But, what did surprise me was Continue Reading
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Balloon Boy | Attempt to Influence a Public Servant in Ft. Collins
In celebrating Fort Collins’ 150-year anniversary, The Coloradoan recently ran an article about the most notable crimes and cases in Fort Collins. One of those was about the infamous Balloon Boy. Everyone probably remembers the story. On October 15, 2009, Richard Heene and his wife, Mayumi, reported that their 6-year-old son was in a balloon floating over eastern Colorado. Panic Continue Reading
Arrested for False Reporting: Using a Fake Name in Fort Collins
If you’re going to use a fake name, at least choose something believable. I read an article today about a man who was questioned by the police after someone suspected him of shoplifting. When the officers asked him for his name, the man replied that it was “Pineapple Divine,” and insisted it was his legal name. Obviously, the police officers Continue Reading
Mom Charged with Assault for Attacking Photographer
I came across an article last week which told an account of a mother who was charged with Assault after attacking a college student in a park. In Larimer, Grand, and Boulder County, people are often charged with Assault. This is because it’s easy to lose your temper in a situation and go a bit too far in your response. Continue Reading
Do You Lose Your Concealed Carry Permit Rights After a Fort Collins DUI?
We are often asked whether or not a DWAI or DUI conviction in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park results in the loss of a person’s Concealed Carry Permit (CCW). In order to answer this question, we need to dig deeper into the laws related to CCW’s in Larimer, Jackson, and Boulder County in order to fully understand. How Do Continue Reading
Deadliest Weapon in Fort Collins and Loveland | Saliva and Spitting?
People lose their temper all the time. It is not an uncommon occurrence. Sometimes when people react in anger, they do things they would not normally do, like spitting on someone. While it might seem like an innocent reaction to outrage, it can carry serious consequences in Fort Collins, Loveland, and across Larimer County. What Can Happen after Spitting on Continue Reading
Disorderly Conduct Domestic Violence: Easily Charged in Fort Collins
It’s not really difficult to be charged with Domestic Violence. In fact, all it takes is for one person to lose their temper, and a bystander to call the police. As an example of this, we’ll take a look at an incident which happened earlier this year with singer Paul Simon (famous as one of the half of the Simon Continue Reading
Ft. Collins Police Photo Lineups: Are They Accurate?
Recently, an attorney at the O’Malley Law Office had trial on an Attempted Unlawful Sexual Contact case. The client had been picked by the alleged victim out of a police photo lineup. But, on the stand, the young woman was unable to identify the man who allegedly tried to assault her – she told the DA he was “not in Continue Reading
Anatomy of a Jury Trial in Larimer County, Colorado
Before I began working as an assistant at the O’Malley Law Office, I didn’t have a lot of experience in the criminal justice system. I’ve been working here for over a year now, and earlier this month was my first time watching a jury trial in Colorado. If you are reading this blog, it is most likely because you, a Continue Reading
Sculpture Vandalized in Boulder – Learn About Criminal Mischief Charges
A public sculpture has been vandalized in Boulder, Colorado. Someone took a can of orange spray paint to it. When something is damaged or vandalized, the person responsible will be charged with Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 in Jackson, Grand, or Larimer County. Let’s look closer at this law and how it is charged. What is Criminal Mischief in Larimer County? Continue Reading