Child Abuse, C.R.S. 18-6-401, is often charged as a misdemeanor at the Larimer County Courts. Misdemeanor Child Abuse charges are usually filed whenever the defendant engages in reckless or negligent conduct, and the child was not seriously injured as a result. Even so, the penalties that may result from a conviction of misdemeanor Child Abuse can still wreak havoc on Continue Reading
Fort Collins Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
What Kind of Criminal Defense Lawyer Should I Look For?Important Characteristics That Your Criminal Defense Attorney Should Have
If you have been charged with a crime in Fort Collins and are searching for a top criminal defense lawyer to represent you, there are several considerations that you should keep in mind as you make calls. Some things, such as experience, may seem obvious. But there are other questions that you may have as you search for an attorney Continue Reading
Top Theft Lawyer in Fort Collins, COPainting of George Washington Stolen from Storage Unit
Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401, is charged in Fort Collins, CO when a person knowingly takes an item of value without authorization from another person. Recently, a painting of George Washington – which dates back to the 19th century – was stolen from a Colorado storage unit. The suspect has not yet been found, and law enforcement is still seeking the public’s Continue Reading
Sexual Exploitation of a Child Lawyer in Fort Collins, COAre There Defenses to Sexual Exploitation Charges at the Larimer County Courts?
Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403, is most often charged in Fort Collins, CO when a person possesses, accesses, or views sexually exploitative material, or illegal pornography involving minors. The good news is that there are some viable defenses that can be raised in Sexual Exploitation cases. Questions of who really accessed the material or the age of the Continue Reading
How Much Does a Misdemeanor Cost in Larimer County, Colorado?Top Fort Collins Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain Court Costs and Fines
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Larimer County, Colorado, you may be shocked at the numerous costs involved. Even before you are ever convicted of your charges, you will be charged docket fees, filing fees, and other fees for certifying documents or request copies of documents. Your budget will suddenly become much tighter as you pay to Continue Reading
Harassment Lawyer at the Larimer County CourtsCyberbullying and Kiana Arellano’s Law: How Juveniles are Charged with Cyberbullying
One way that Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111, is charged is through acts of cyberbullying – harassing others online, anonymously or otherwise, through social media, texting, or another online platform. Acts of cyberbullying Harassment aren’t just wrong – they’re a criminal offense under Colorado law. Subsection (1) (e) of Colorado’s Harassment law – also known as Kiana Arellano’s Law – is often Continue Reading
Sexual Exploitation of a Child as an Extraordinary Risk CrimeHow Penalties for Possessing Illegal Images of Children Can Increase Even More
Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403, can already carry stiff penalties when the defendant is charged for possessing, viewing, or accessing sexually exploitative material, or illegal images of children. However, these penalties can become even more severe when the offense is designated an extraordinary risk crime. When this happens, the maximum presumptive sentence can increase by 1 – 2 Continue Reading
Assault in the Third Degree Lawyer in Fort Collins, ColoradoFormer Husband of Colorado Representative Arrested for Third Degree Assault at Restaurant
Assault in the Third Degree is charged in Fort Collins, Colorado when one person renders minor bodily injury to another. Recently, Jayson Boebert – former husband of Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert – was arrested for Third Degree Assault and a plethora of other misdemeanor offenses. The charges stemmed from an “incident” that took place at a Colorado restaurant. Boebert has Continue Reading
Domestic Violence as a Sentence Enhancer in Fort Collins, CODomestic Violence Fatalities at Record High in Colorado
Domestic Violence / DV is often added as a sentence enhancer in Fort Collins, CO to criminal offenses when the defendant and alleged victim are in an intimate relationship. Late last year, a published report on fatalities linked to Domestic Violence indicated that intimate partner violence resulting in death is increasing in Colorado. This report has several implications, including the Continue Reading
DUI vs. DWAI at the Larimer County CourtsWhat is the Difference Between Driving Under the Influence and Driving While Ability Impaired in Fort Collins?
Driving Under the Influence and Driving While Ability Impaired, C.R.S. 42-4-1301, are both charged at the Larimer County Courts in Colorado when a person’s ability to drive is affected by alcohol, marijuana, and/or another substance. While the two offenses are charged under the same statute and are both misdemeanors, they are also charged based on different levels of intoxication. This Continue Reading