[pullquote align=”left” textalign=”left” width=”35%”]“Christian Youth Ministry Director Accused of Making Victim Do Sex Acts.”[/pullquote] There are headlines like this across the state, in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. When we read these sensationalistic headlines, we need to realize they are just that – lurid words trying to elicit an emotion. Journalists are trained to write headlines just like this Continue Reading
Fort Collins Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Fort Collins College Graduates: Avoid Being Charged with a Crime
This week hundreds of college students graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. That means there were countless commencement speeches and toasts from well-meaning uncles and distant relatives. As an experienced criminal defense attorney practicing in Loveland, Estes Park, and all across Larimer County, I have my own commencement speech to offer: [pullquote align=”center” textalign=|center” width=”100%”]I have my Continue Reading
Does “No” Mean “No?” Sexual Assault Charges in Fort Collins
We hear it constantly: When it comes to sex, “no” means “no.” Whenever we hear about a man who is facing Sexual Assault charges in Larimer County, the public often labels him as a heartless brute without a thought. This isn’t a just perspective for two reasons: 1) We all need to operate under the rule that everyone is “innocent Continue Reading
Victims of Internet Sexual Exploitation Weren’t Aware They Were Being Exploited
Operation Round Table is an effort by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigation to capture producers and distributors of child pornography. So far, they have arrested 14 people and are constantly on the lookout for more offenders. Part of the operation is to identify and contact victims of Internet Sexual Exploitation. It is important to note that most Continue Reading
Bye-Bye Pooch: Theft Domestic Violence in Colorado Springs
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
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