Courts have greatly complicated the evidence principle of “hearsay” in Larimer, Boulder, and Jackson County courts. Hearsay sounds simple, but there are so many exceptions to the rule that even criminal defense attorneys can’t completely figure it out. When you are on trial for Assault, Domestic Violence, or Criminal Mischief, this rule can have an enormous impact on your case. Continue Reading
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Restraining Order Against a 9 Year Old? Bullying and the Misuse of the Law
Bullies used to be handled much differently. If a kid was bothering you in school, a child was taught to stand up to the other child. If this didn’t work, parents worked with school authorities in Larimer, Boulder, and Jackson County to put a stop to the behavior. Rarely was law enforcement involved. The world is changing, however. In recent Continue Reading
Man Falsely Accused of Burglary in a Case of Social Media Confusion in Colorado
When a crime has been committed, the alleged perpetrator’s photo is often shown across media sources in order to “catch the bad guy.” Most people don’t think twice about whether the person they see actually committed the crime in question. In some cases, a crime wasn’t even committed. People are growing paranoid in Larimer, Boulder, and Jackson County. With the Continue Reading
Did You Get a DUI On Saint Patrick’s Day? Here’s What You Should Do
Saint Patrick’s Day is a great holiday. We hope you had a good time last night with your friends. We also hope you didn’t drink and drive, because the Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park police were out in force, on the lookout for drunk drivers. If you were charged with DUI or DWAI last night for driving after drinking Continue Reading
The Three Biggest Mistakes a Defendant Can Make in Larimer County Court
Whenever a criminal case goes to trial in Larimer, Boulder, or Jackson County Court, I meet with my clients to prepare them for trial. This is because the biggest weakness in their cases is usually themselves. The defendant in a sexual offense case, for example, has a lot to lose from a conviction. They could go to prison for many Continue Reading
New Cyberbullying Harassment Bill in Larimer County Would Result in Jail Time for Kids
Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111 is a subjective, vague law in Larimer and Boulder County. A simple accusation from an alleged victim is enough for a person to be charged with Harassment. Now, a new bill is under review which would add cyberbullying as a crime under the Harassment statute. Let’s take a closer look at Harassment, and the implications of Continue Reading
Sex Crimes Involving Children: We Need to Be Wary and Alert
The internet has changed the world. Much more caution is required in raising our children than ever before in history. In ages past, all the dangers facing our kids were tangible – we told our kids “not to talk to strangers,” to “run away,” to “say no to drugs.” Now, the threats appear in cyber form. Children are their own Continue Reading
Yard Work Anger: Menacing Charges in Larimer County
Life is full of frustrations. There are good ways to deal with frustration, and there are bad ways to deal with frustration. Unfortunately, last summer, a California woman chose the wrong response to the anger she was feeling. According to police records, the woman grew angry at her neighbor doing yard work. After a confrontation, she went inside, retrieved her Continue Reading
Charged with Arson: Colorado’s Wildfires Intentionally Set?
As the year progresses, we are thrilled by the amount of snow we have received. The past two summers have been rife with fires. We couldn’t help but wonder how many of them were caused by Arson – C.R.S. 18-4-101. Fire investigators know the Waldo Canyon fire in 2012 was started by someone, but they don’t know if it was Continue Reading
Temporary Civil Protection / Restraining Orders in Larimer County
It is easy to get a Temporary Civil Protection Order (C.R.S. 13-14-104.5) against someone in Larimer County. All you have to do is file a few forms with a magistrate or judge. Temporary restraining orders are usually granted. Many people view this as a good thing – restraining orders protect people from becoming the victims of crimes, right? Unfortunately, this Continue Reading