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
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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
Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child Arrest in Larimer County, Colorado
Earlier this year, a New Jersey man was arrested on a Colorado warrant for Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-405.4. According to the Larimer County Sheriff, the 18-year-old allegedly attempted to use photos to extort a 14-year old girl in Larimer County. These types of occurrences are becoming more and more common with the increase of younger Continue Reading
Concealed Carry Permits in Larimer County | Fort Collins Lawyer
The general public is suffering from gun paranoia. This makes it difficult to own guns legally in Larimer, Boulder and Broomfield County. If you are trying to obtain a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit (CCW), you understand the laws related to obtaining a permit are overly complex and confusing. If you are having a difficult time getting a permit and exercising Continue Reading
Harassment Charges in Fort Collins | Larimer County Jail Deputy Arrested
A Fort Collins man was arrested earlier this year and charged with Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111. The man, who is a Larimer County Jail deputy, is facing other charges as well: DUI – C.R.S. 42-4-1301 and Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-6-800.3. According to reports, the deputy allegedly was verbally harassing his ex-wife at her home. After he left, he sent Continue Reading
Police Officers and the Possibility of Sexual Assault in Larimer County
We hear reports of sexual assaults in the news all too often. But, when someone is raped by a police officer or sheriff’s deputy in Larimer County, the public is often much more alarmed. This should not surprise us: Police officers are people just like the rest of us. Earlier this summer in Texas, an officer was charged with the Continue Reading
Manslaughter Charges in Estes Park: A Sad End to a Difficult Story
A 21-year-old man from Estes Park has pled guilty to Manslaughter – C.R.S. 18-3-104 in the death of his 16-year-old girlfriend. This was an emotional trial for the small town, as both the victim and the defendant were well-known and loved. The young man was sentenced to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections by a Larimer County District Continue Reading