It’s not really difficult to be charged with Domestic Violence. In fact, all it takes is for one person to lose their temper, and a bystander to call the police. As an example of this, we’ll take a look at an incident which happened earlier this year with singer Paul Simon (famous as one of the half of the Simon Continue Reading
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Ft. Collins Police Photo Lineups: Are They Accurate?
Recently, an attorney at the O’Malley Law Office had trial on an Attempted Unlawful Sexual Contact case. The client had been picked by the alleged victim out of a police photo lineup. But, on the stand, the young woman was unable to identify the man who allegedly tried to assault her – she told the DA he was “not in Continue Reading
Anatomy of a Jury Trial in Larimer County, Colorado
Before I began working as an assistant at the O’Malley Law Office, I didn’t have a lot of experience in the criminal justice system. I’ve been working here for over a year now, and earlier this month was my first time watching a jury trial in Colorado. If you are reading this blog, it is most likely because you, a Continue Reading
Sculpture Vandalized in Boulder – Learn About Criminal Mischief Charges
A public sculpture has been vandalized in Boulder, Colorado. Someone took a can of orange spray paint to it. When something is damaged or vandalized, the person responsible will be charged with Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 in Jackson, Grand, or Larimer County. Let’s look closer at this law and how it is charged. What is Criminal Mischief in Larimer County? Continue Reading
Animal Cruelty Charges in Ft. Collins: An Overview of the Crime
In today’s world, Cruelty to Animals – C.R.S. 18-9-202, is easily charged. In the past, animals weren’t on the same level as humans. For example, dogs were working animals on ranches, herding sheep or cattle. They were more useful and less of a pet than in modern times. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it creates confusion when it Continue Reading
Threatening with a Watermelon? Menacing Charges in Ft. Collins and Loveland
You hear of people being threatened with knives, guns, or even fists. But, how often do you hear about being threatened with a watermelon? In today’s blog post, we’re going to discuss Menacing charges in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. We’ll use an example I read today about a woman who felt threatened by a man carving a watermelon. Continue Reading
Fort Collins and Larimer County Driving Under Restraint (DUR) FAQ’s
If you have been charged for Driving Under Restraint (DUR) in Larimer, Jackson, or Boulder County, you probably have a lot of questions. We are here to answer them. As experienced criminal defense attorneys, we have a thorough understanding of the detailed laws related to driver’s licenses in Colorado. Today, we’ll answer your questions. [pullquote align=”center” textalign=”center” width=”100%”]Read our Driving Continue Reading
Legal Hot Potato in Larimer County Courts
Believe it or not, the District Attorneys, sheriff’s deputies, police, courts, and probation officers are great at the game of hot potato. In this legal form of hot potato, all these people work to shift the blame to another person before they get caught with a problem in Larimer, Boulder, and Jackson County. Let’s look closer at what I mean Continue Reading
Charged with Felony Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Larimer County Colorado
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – C.R.S. 18-6-701, is most commonly charged when an adult provides alcohol to minors. For an example, we’ll look at a recent case where minors were found to be in possession of alcohol which had been given to them by an adult. Last year in Colorado, a limo driver contacted the police after Continue Reading
Let’s Protect the Right to Bear Arms in Fort Collins
[pullquote align=”center” textalign=”center” width=”100%”]“You can’t pick and choose which types of freedom you want to defend. You must defend all of it or be against all of it.” – Scott Howard Phillips[/pullquote] Happy Independence Day! Here at the O’Malley Law Office, we’re extremely grateful for the freedom we enjoy in this country. We fight daily for the rights and freedoms Continue Reading