In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Hate Crimes – known as Bias-Motivated Crimes in Colorado – is charged when a person is accused of committing a crime against someone based on various identifying factors. Basically, any crime can become a hate crime if the language used attacks someone’s race, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Let’s take a closer look at Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Third Degree Assault Lawyer 3rd Degree Assault – Pain is All it Takes
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Third Degree Assault is an easily charged crime. Anytime someone has unwanted physical contact with another and the contact caused pain, then 3rd Degree Assault is charged. Pain is the key in this crime. There doesn’t need to be any proof of pain other than a person’s statements saying it hurt. Larimer County Assault Continue Reading
Loveland Obstruction of Telephone Service Lawyer Obstructing a Phone Domestic Violence
Obstruction of a Telephone Service is a common Domestic Violence charge in Loveland and Fort Collins. It’s not uncommon for a couple to get into an argument and during the argument one party picks up their phone and threatens to call someone – whether it be a friend, family member, or police. The other party wants to continue the argument Continue Reading
Fort Collins Obstructing a Peace Officer Attorney Woman Trips Police Officer
Obstructing a Peace Officer is a common charge in Fort Collins and Larimer County. It is often the result of any little issue that comes up when a person is being arrested. A woman was recently charged with a slew of crimes, including Obstructing a Police Officer when she refused to be arrested peacefully. According to the report, the woman Continue Reading
Fort Collins Theft Defense Lawyer Is Theft from a Store Robbery or Burglary?
Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of taking something that doesn’t belong to them, without permission, with the intent to keep it from them permanently. Often in news stories and on social media, when someone is reporting on a Theft, they also use the terms Robbery and Burglary. While both can involve Continue Reading
Fort Collins DUI Attorney Warrant for Blood Draw in Larimer County DUI Cases
Driving Under the Influence is a common charge in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Recently, we have seen an interesting new procedure the Fort Collins Police and Larimer County Sheriff Deputies are employing – getting a warrant for a blood draw in DUI cases. Normally, when a person is arrested for Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Ability Impaired Continue Reading
Loveland Prohibited Use of a Weapon Lawyer Alcohol and Guns Can Mean Criminal Charges
Prohibited Use of a Weapon is charged in Loveland and Fort Collins for various reasons, one of which includes possessing a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This can be the result of an investigation regarding an accidental discharge, where law enforcement sees an open container of alcohol or smells alcohol on someone’s breath while questioning the Continue Reading
Fort Collins Menacing Attorney Young Teen Points Gun
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Menacing is charged when a person puts another in fear of serious bodily injury. If a deadly weapon is involved, then it is charged as a felony. A young teen was recently charged with this crime after he was accused of riding his bike at a credit union and pointing a gun at a Continue Reading
Loveland Burglary Defense Attorney Aggravating Factors in a Colorado Burglary Case
In Fort Collins and Loveland, Burglary is charged when someone is accused of illegally entering a place with the intent to commit another crime. The most common charge for Burglary cases that we see in Larimer County is Second Degree Burglary. When charged with 2nd Degree Burglary, if certain aggravating factors apply, it will be charged as a class 3 Continue Reading
New Law Regarding Firearm Storage in a Vehicle A Fort Collins Criminal Attorney Explains What You Should Know!
There are many different crimes related to Firearms and Weapons in Fort Collins, Colorado. Beginning January 1, 2025 a new law went into effective regarding storing a firearm in a vehicle. Let’s take a closer look. Loveland Secure Firearm Storage in Vehicle Violation Attorney: How is this New Crime Charged? The Loveland, Colorado law definition of Secure Firearm Storage in Continue Reading