In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado any person 10 years old or older can face criminal charges. The crimes remain the same no matter the age of the person accused. What does change is the handling of the case. When a child (anyone under the age of 18) is accused of a crime, it is usually handled in Juvenile Continue Reading
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Motor Vehicle Theft Charges in Fort Collins New Motor Vehicle Theft Law in Colorado
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, prior to June 5, 2023 an allegation of someone stealing another’s car or truck was charged as Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft. However, recently, the governor signed a new law modifying Motor Vehicle Theft. Now, going forward, there are three degrees of Motor Vehicle Theft – Motor Vehicle Theft in the First Degree, Motor Vehicle Continue Reading
Fort Collins Weapon Crimes Attorney New Law Regarding Ghost Gun – Unlawful Conduct Involving an Unserialized Firearm
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, there are many laws regarding firearms and weapons. A new bill was recently signed into law by our governor regarding Ghost Guns. A Ghost Gun is a gun that does not have a serial number. This would include guns that are 3D printed. Possession of these guns or gun components mean that the person Continue Reading
Juvenile Menacing Defense Attorney Teens Charged for Threatening with Rifles
Menacing is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of putting another person in fear of injury. Often, a weapon is directly involved in these types of cases. Three juveniles were recently charged with this crime after it was reported they used rifles to threaten another. According to the report, the alleged victim was dropping Continue Reading
What is the Difference Between Illegal Discharge of a Weapon Vs. Prohibited Use of a Weapon in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Discharging a firearm can result in an Illegal Discharge of a Firearm or Prohibited Use of a Weapon charge in Fort Collins and Larimer County depending on the circumstances. Let’s take a closer look at these two crimes and how they are charged in Colorado. Larimer County Illegal Discharge of a Firearm Attorney: Colorado Law Definition of Illegal Discharge of Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Defense Lawyer Memorial Day Boating Law and Offenses
Memorial Day usually marks the start of the boating season in Fort Collins and Larimer County. If you are someone who owns a boat, or enjoys boating, it’s important to know what laws are in place related to boating. Let’s look at some common offenses related to boating. Careless Driving of a Boat in Larimer County: What is Careless Operation Continue Reading
Fort Collins Attempt to Influence a Public Servant Attorney A Wild Revenge Plot Gone Wrong
Attempt to Influence a Public Servant is charged when someone is accused of lying to alter a public servant’s action. In what seems to a be a really wild revenge plot gone wrong, a woman is facing Attempt to Influence a Public Servant charges after she made a report that a Colorado councilwoman had inappropriate contact with her own 2-year-old Continue Reading
Fort Collins 2nd Degree Assault Defense Attorney Drugging Someone is Charged as Assault in Colorado
In Fort Collins, Larimer County and across Colorado, there are many different actions that can be charged as Second Degree Assault. These actions include: With intent to cause bodily injury to someone, causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon; Causing bodily injury to a peace officer, firefighter, or EMS provider; Causing serious bodily to a peace officer, firefighter, or EMS Continue Reading
Three Degrees of Trespassing in Fort Collins What is the Difference Between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree Criminal Trespass
Trespassing is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of unlawfully entering somewhere. The various levels of Trespass (First Degree Criminal Trespass, Second Degree Criminal Trespass and Third Degree Criminal Trespass) are charged depending on where the trespassing occurred and sometimes the intent behind the trespass. Let’s take a closer look at each degree of Continue Reading
Fort Collins Resisting Arrest Lawyer Resisting Assault Does Not Equal Resisting Arrest
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Resisting Arrest is charged when a person is accused of using physical force to stop an officer from arresting them or another person. A man was recently charged with this crime, along with Second Degree Assault on a Peace Officer, DUI, and a license plate violation, only to have all the serious charges dropped. Continue Reading