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
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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
Arson and Child Abuse? | Fort Collins, Colorado
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
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