Tampering, in Fort Collins and Larimer County, is a class 2 misdemeanor crime – whether you are charged with First Degree Criminal Tampering or Second Degree Criminal Tampering. A Broncos player was recently arrested and charged with Second Degree Tampering as an act of Domestic Violence when his girlfriend claimed that he had put some of her belongings and some Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Judge Rejects Plea Deal on Hidden Camera Case
Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of viewing another’s intimate parts without consent. This commonly occurs with hidden cameras placed in a location where a person has an expectation of privacy, like a restroom or dressing room. That’s the case with a man in Durango, who plead Continue Reading
Indecent Exposure Attorney in Fort Collins Officer Indecent Exposure During a Domestic Disturbance Call
One way Indecent Exposure is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County is when a person is accused of masturbating in front of others. In what seems to be a very strange case, a police officer was recently charged with this crime after he was accused of touching himself while responding to a call. According to the report, the officer Continue Reading
Misdemeanor Menacing Attorney in Fort Collins What is Misdemeanor Menacing?
Menacing is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person uses a threat or physical action that puts another in fear of serious injury. We often see Menacing allegations related to neighbor disputes or road rage incidents. Usually, someone alleges that a gun was pulled, which meets the elements of the crime. However, this crime can also be Continue Reading
Reckless Endangerment Lawyer in Fort Collins Semi Brakes Go Out
Reckless Endangerment is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County, when a person is accused of acting in a way that could cause serious bodily injury to another. Often, we see Reckless Endangerment charges related to traffic incidents where Carless Driving or Reckless Driving is ticketed. This is exactly the case in a recent oil truck crash. According to the Continue Reading
Fort Collins False Imprisonment Attorney School Superintendent Charged for Strip Searches
False Imprisonment is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of detaining someone without their consent. A school superintendent was recently charged with this crime after multiple students reported being confined in a small bathroom and strip searched. According to the report, the superintendent and nurse ordered the students into bathroom (without their consent) and Continue Reading
Obstructing a Peace Officer in Fort Collins County Clerk Charged for Interfering with Search Warrant
Obstructing a Peace Officer is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of physically attempting to stop an officer from doing their job. A Colorado county clerk, who has been making headlines for her alleged illegal actions was arrested and charged again for interfering in an investigation. According to the report, the clerk physically tried Continue Reading
What is a Fugitive from Justice in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Generally, we hear the term ‘Fugitive from Justice’ when a warrant for someone’s arrest is issued and the person is not located in the state that issued the warrant. The U.S. Constitution requires: This means that every state has a common obligation to return any person wanted by another state for a crime, usually with an arrest warrant. C.R.S. 16-19-101, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Child Abuse Attorney Child Abuse Investigation for Running a Marathon?
Child Abuse is an easily charged crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County. This is because there doesn’t need to be any physical contact or injuries involved. A perfect example of this is a recent national news story about a family being investigated for Child Abuse after their 6-year-old ran a marathon with the family. According to the report, the Continue Reading
Memorial Day Weekend in Fort Collins: Don’t Let it End at the Larimer County Jail
This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend. For most of us, this means a three day weekend. Everyone has big plans, whether it be camping, having a barbecue, getting the boat onto Horsetooth Reservoir, taking the first hike of the year, or simply kicking back and relaxing in the backyard. No matter how you decide to spend the holiday, keep in Continue Reading