Late last year in Lafayette, Colorado (which is in Boulder County), four young people were arrested after they shot out the windows of almost 40 homes and vehicles. They used a CO2 powered bb gun for the vandalism. Over $300,000 in damage was done to the cars and homes. When questioned about the motive for the vandalism, the young people Continue Reading
Fort Collins Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Assault on a Police Officer (Peace Officer) in Loveland, Colorado
The government doesn’t approach cases lightly when police officers claim to be assaulted. This often gives police in Fort Collins, Johnstown, and Estes Park too much freedom and power. Last fall, during the floods in Larimer County, a sheriff’s deputy found a man who was behind the flood-evacuation lines. Instantly, the deputy assumed the man had been looting the area Continue Reading
Magpul Leaving CO Because of Magazine Restrictions | Firearm Rights
Magpul Industries, one of the largest producers of gun magazines, is relocating to Wyoming and Texas in search of constitutional gun rights. Last year, a ban was enacted which banned high-capacity magazines (any magazines which hold more than 15 rounds). The company warned legislators they would be forced to leave if the ban went into effect. Now, Colorado has lost Continue Reading
The Great Escape: You Can Be Charged with Escape in Larimer County Very Easily
Many people don’t understand that you can easily be charged with Escape – C.R.S. 18-8-208, in Larimer, Grand or Boulder County. We have worked with people in the past who were shocked to learn they were facing Escape charges. They thought you had to plan a dramatic, Hollywood flight from a dark prison in order to face this criminal charge. Continue Reading
5 People Charged with Resisting Arrest in Larimer County
Sometimes good people make bad decisions. For example, last year in Fort Collins, a group of people were having a company party at a hotel. The partiers were loud, and when the police showed up and asked them to leave, they refused. The situation quickly escalated when one of the men fought with an officer and tried to take his Continue Reading
Need a Ride? Call the Police and You’ll Be Charged with False Reporting
If you call the police to report a crime which didn’t happen, you will be charged with False Reporting in Larimer, Boulder or Grand County. Believe it or not, a woman in Connecticut did just that. According to police reports, she called 911 to report an attempted robbery. She gave a complete description of the man, his getaway car and Continue Reading
5 Tips for Finding the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Fort Collins
It can be difficult to know what the next step should be if you have been charged with a crime such as Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-202 or Arson – C.R.S. 18-4-102 in Larimer County. We are here to help. Read this 5 step guide on how to choose the best criminal defense attorney for your case and situation: Step One: Continue Reading
Obstructing a Police Officer and Criminal Impersonation: Police Involved Crimes in Larimer County
You can be charged with Obstruction of a Police Officer very easily in Larimer County. For example, last week in Wisconsin, a young woman was pulled over for driving recklessly in snow conditions. The woman didn’t have her identification on her, but she provided her name to the officer. She had recently moved from Colorado, so she didn’t know her Continue Reading
Traffic Ticket in Ft. Collins? Compact States Could Jeopardize Your License in Other States
You live in Larimer County and you’re speeding down I-25 towards Fort Collins, when you notice the flashing lights. You’re pulled over by the Larimer County Sheriff and receive a speeding ticket. “Oh well”, you think – “I’m moving out of state in just a couple of weeks. No need to worry about paying this ticket in Colorado!” This is Continue Reading
Merry Christmas from a Christian Criminal Defense Attorney in Fort Collins
The lawyers at our office want to wish you a merry Christmas. This is an exciting time of year, but it is especially meaningful for those who are celebrating the birth of Christ. As Christian lawyers, we celebrate this time of year because it is an important part of the redemption story. We have been given an incredible gift of Continue Reading