The most common type of Harassment charge we see in Fort Collins and Larimer County stems from a person having unwanted physical contact with another (strike, shove, kick). Previously, any subsection of the Harassment charge, as long as no aggravators apply, was a class 3 misdemeanor. However, as of March 1, 2022, Harassment is now a class 1 misdemeanor, class Continue Reading
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Theft Attorney in Fort Collins Tik Tok ‘Kia Challenge’ Teaches How to Commit Motor Vehicle Theft
Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of taking something of value that doesn’t belong to them with this intent of keeping it from the owner. If the item of value is a car, truck, van, or other type of vehicle, then Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft is charged. Recently, an uptick in car Continue Reading
Internet Luring of a Child Charges in Fort Collins ‘Predator Poachers’ and Vigilantism in Internet Sex Cases
Many criminal sex cases that are filed in Fort Collins and Larimer County are related to the internet, like Internet Luring of a Child. Often, these cases are the results of sting operations put on by Fort Collins Police or Larimer County Sheriff. However, there are a growing number of vigilante groups that are seemingly doing these jobs for police. Continue Reading
Fort Collins Cybercrime Attorney Cryptocurrency Crime in Colorado
Cybercrime (formerly known as Computer Crime) is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for many different types of offenses related to computer access and networks. A recent Colorado Cybercrime case is getting national attention after a man was arrested for illegally accessing a cryptocurrency company and taking millions of dollars. According to the report, the man found a bug Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Tampering Attorney What is Criminal Tampering in Colorado?
Criminal Tampering is a property related crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County. In order to understand the criminal charges of First Degree Criminal Tampering or Second Degree Criminal Tampering, you need to know how Colorado law defines the word ‘tamper.’ According to the Colorado statute, ‘tamper’ means: Basically, when it comes to property crimes, if you ruin, break, or Continue Reading
Fort Collins Incest Defense Attorney What is Incest and Aggravated Incest in Colorado?
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, there are two different crimes that a person can be charged with when accused of having sexual contact with a family member: Incest and Aggravated Incest. The level of charge depends on the relation and age of the other party. Let’s take a closer look at these two charges. Larimer County Incest Lawyer: Definition Continue Reading
Attorney for Burglary Charges in Fort Collins Bounty Hunters Facing Kidnapping and Burglary Charges
Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person unlawfully enters a location with the intent to commit another crime. Often, we associate Burglary with breaking into someone’s home and stealing. However, as you will see with today’s new story, any other crime (not just Theft) can apply to this criminal charge. Three bail bondsman were recently Continue Reading
Plea Bargain in Larimer County Court Ask a Fort Collins Criminal Defense Attorney
Plea bargains are a vital part of any criminal case in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Whether a defendant chooses to accept a plea bargain or not, it is a criminal defense attorney’s job to discuss a possible settlement of a case with the assigned district attorney. Usually this settlement includes pleading to a lesser charge or stipulating to certain Continue Reading
Sexual Assault on a Child Attorney in Fort Collins Man Charged for Having Underage Girlfriend
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, a person can be charged with Sexual Assault on a Child for having sexual contact with a child. A recent news article reported about a man calling police for help and ending up getting charged with a crime (not an uncommon occurrence). According to the report, the man had called police because his girlfriend Continue Reading
Fort Collins Prostitution Defense Attorney Arranging for Prostitution in Colorado
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, a person can face a Prostitution crime for playing ANY part in Prostitution. It is not just for those who are offering to provide a sex act for money and those who are willing to pay. A man was recently convicted and sentenced for his role in a massage parlor prostitution case. According to Continue Reading