An El Paso County man went to jail for three days after he was charged with Theft Domestic Violence. This is a good example of how the law doesn’t make sense in Colorado. How can a person be charged with Domestic Violence when no violence occurred? Let’s take a look at the Colorado statute and how it relates to this Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Police Detective Charged with Harassment Domestic Violence
Earlier this year, a police detective with the Fort Collins police was arrested and charged with Harassment Domestic Violence. According to reports, the detective was charged because he was placing repeated phone calls to another person. Because the sentence – enhancer of Domestic Violence was added, we know these phone calls were directed to someone he has an intimate relationship with. Let’s Continue Reading
Death by Pastry? Gun Rights, Pop Tarts, and the Bullying of Schoolchildren
Pastries can’t kill you. At least, they won’t for a while. If pastries are a safe (though unhealthy) food item, why did one school recently suspend a seven-year-old boy for having one? He artfully bit his pop tart into the shape of a gun. Terrifying, we know. If the authorities hadn’t interceded, who knows what kind of violence could have Continue Reading
Criminal Mischief Charges on the Rise as Summer Approaches in CO
The weather is warming here in Larimer, Jackson, and Boulder County. More people are going on hikes, lounging in the park, running, playing tennis, and enjoying the beautiful of Colorado after the long winter months. Unfortunately, warmer weather is a signal to Loveland, Estes Park, and Fort Collins police. They know people are outside, and they know crimes like Criminal Continue Reading
Parking Lot Assault and Fights in Loveland and Fort Collins, CO
People often get angry when they drive; road rage is common throughout Larimer County. Anger and frustration while driving can quickly escalate, and a person who loses control of their emotions could face serious charges. For example, earlier this spring in another state, two women fought over a parking lot space at a shopping mall. The argument became heated, and Continue Reading
Fort Collins, Colorado Realtor Charged with Forgery
A former Fort Collins real estate agent was found guilty of seven counts of Forgery – C.R.S. 18-5-102, and one count of Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401. According to police reports, the man was convicted after he bilked millions of dollars from investors in a mortgage fraud scheme. Mortgage and real estate transactions create a lot of paperwork, which is easy Continue Reading
Expert, Super Witnesses and Serious Bodily Injury in Larimer County Courts
In your criminal case, an expert witness could mean the difference between a felony conviction and a misdemeanor conviction. Occasionally at trial in Larimer, Jackson, and Boulder County, we need the help of a professional in order to establish the truth of our defense. We call these professionals “super witnesses” because their expert opinion has much more credibility with a Continue Reading
What is Hearsay in Larimer County Court? – Admissible Evidence in CO
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
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