Many people think that Perjury is only charged when a person lies on the stand while under oath. However, in Fort Collins and Larimer County, there are two Perjury degrees: Perjury in the First Degree and Perjury in the Second Degree, and one of them does not require the false statement to be made during a court appearance. Second Degree Continue Reading
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False Reporting of a Mass Shooting Fort Collins Attorney New False Reporting Law in Colorado
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and across Larimer County, False Reporting to Authorities is charged when a person contacts emergency services or law enforcement to report a crime or emergency that hasn’t occurred. There is another False Reporting statute that was recently updated to add False Reporting of a Mass Shooting or Active Shooter. Let’s look at this new subsection of Continue Reading
Is Spanking a Child Charged as Child Abuse in Colorado? Fort Collins Child Abuse Defense Attorney
Child Abuse is charged in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park when a person is accused of harming a child. Some believe that any physical discipline is considered Child Abuse and with the current climate, some parents are fearful that using appropriate physical discipline, like spanking, may result in Child Abuse charges. Kids like to talk and it’s not uncommon Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Defense Attorney in Colorado How Long Do Domestic Violence Cases Last in Fort Collins?
Domestic Violence is not a criminal charge in Colorado, but instead, is a sentence enhancer that can be added to any crime when the alleged victim has been in an intimate relationship with the accused. Let me explain using an example: How Long do Domestic Violence Cases Last in Fort Collins or Loveland, Colorado? We often get questions regarding Domestic Continue Reading
DUI and Driver’s License Revocation: No More Thirty Day Suspension before Interlock-Restricted License!
In Fort Collins, Loveland and across Larimer County, when a person is convicted of a DUI (Driving Under the Influence), there is automatically a driver’s license revocation. Luckily, there is a provision of the law that allows you to still drive with an interlock-restricted license. This way you are not left with trying to figure out public transportation, rides with Continue Reading
Common Questions about Obstruction Charge in Fort Collins, Colorado
Obstruction, or Obstructing a Peace Officer, is a common charge in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado. Often when people have questions about Obstruction, they wonder about providing information to police – what specifically are you required to provide. Let’s look at some common questions related to Obstruction charges in Colorado. What is an Obstruction Charge in Colorado? There are actually Continue Reading
Sex Offender Registration in Fort Collins, Colorado Top 4 Questions Related to Colorado Sex Offender Registration
Registering as a sex offender is a requirement for most people who have plead to or been convicted of a sex offense in Fort Collins, Loveland and across Colorado. The rules for sex offender registration vary state to state. Let’s look at the top 4 questions we get related to sex offender registration in Colorado. How Long Do Sex Offenders Continue Reading
Unlawful Sexual Contact in Colorado Frequently Asked Questions Fort Collins Unlawful Sexual Contact Attorney Answers
Here are some frequently asked about Unlawful Sexual Contact charges and cases in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park. What is Unlawful Sexual Contact in Larimer County, Colorado? The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Unlawful Sexual Contact – C.R.S. 18-3-404 – is: What is Considered Sexual Contact in Colorado? In order to understand this statute, there are some important Continue Reading
Common Questions about Public Indecency Answers from a Fort Collins Criminal Attorney
Let’s look at some common questions people in Fort Collins and Larimer County have asked about Public Indecency and get you some real answers from an expert criminal defense attorney in Colorado. What is the Public Indecency Law in Colorado? The Most Common Question Asked The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Public Indecency – C.R.S. 18-7-301 – is: This Continue Reading
Disorderly Conduct Attorney in Fort Collins Top 4 Frequently Asked Questions about Disorderly Conduct in Colorado
Disorderly Conduct is a crime charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for various actions that disturb the peace or safety of the public. Found under C.R.S. 18-9-106, a person can be arrested for or given a summons for Disorderly Conduct if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: Let’s answer the top 4 frequently asked questions related to Disorderly Conduct charges Continue Reading