There are numerous weapon related charges one could face in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Most of them are related to the way a weapon is used, but a new law may make it a criminal charge to not store a gun or weapon in a certain way. According to the report, Colorado lawmakers are debating a proposed law that Continue Reading
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Larimer County Harassment Attorney The Difference Between Harassment and Assault in Fort Collins
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Harassment and 3rd Degree Assault are both charges that can result from having unwanted physical contact with another person. In fact, the same contact could be charged either way depending on one specific aspect – did the contact cause pain? When talking with a Larimer County Sheriff Deputy or Fort Collins Police Officer, if Continue Reading
False Imprisonment Lawyer in Fort Collins Is Holding Someone at Gunpoint Considered Kidnapping or False Imprisonment?
As a criminal defense attorney, I often read news stories and listen to podcasts related to criminal cases across the nation. Recently, I was listening to a podcast discussing a Robbery case, and the accused was also charged with Kidnapping because he held the victim at gunpoint, preventing him from leaving the store. When I heard that description, I started Continue Reading
Reckless Endangerment Attorney in Fort Collins What Does Recklessly Mean in Colorado Law?
In Fort Collins, Larimer County, and across Colorado, Reckless Endangerment is charged when a person does something that creates a risk another person will be harmed. If you are thinking, wow, that sounds very unspecific and broad, well, you are right. It is very broad. No injury need occur to charge this crime. It’s as simple as someone seeing you Continue Reading
Fort Collins Enticement of a Child and Internet Luring of a Child Attorney How Are These Two Crimes Different?
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Enticement of a Child and Internet Luring of a Child are very similar crimes. In fact, under certain circumstances, either or both crimes could be charged- that’s how similar they are. Let’s take a closer look at these two serious sex offenses, and what the Fort Collins or Loveland Police Departments need to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sex Offender Registration and Probation Violations Attorney Two Charges That Tend to Go Hand in Hand
I recently read a story about a man who was charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and then subsequently a Probation Violation. I realized that these two charges often go hand in hand. We have seen many cases similar to this man’s. According to the news report, the man was being investigated for Failing to Register as Continue Reading
3rd Degree Assault in Fort Collins Is Arrest Mandatory for a Third Degree Assault Allegation?
Third Degree Assault is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of causing bodily injury to another. Recently, residents of a Colorado town were concerned after a homeless man was issued a summons for 3rd Degree Assault, instead of being arrested. According to the article, a homeless man had entered a business and was refused Continue Reading
Attending Court Via WebEx in Fort Collins and Larimer County How to Attend Court During Covid
Thanks to Covid, Larimer County Courts are limiting in-person appearances for court to avoid exposures. This means that those who need to appear for court, can appear remotely via the WebEx app. Webex is a video app, like Skype or Zoom, that most Colorado courts are utilizing. All that is required on your end is a device that connects to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Obstructing a Police Officer Attorney Grabbing an Officer’s Gun is a Physical Interference
Obstructing a Police Officer is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person uses physical force against an officer to keep them from doing their job. Often, we see these charges as an add on when peace officers just want to make things worse for the client. They claim the person resisted while being arrested and tack on Continue Reading
Larimer County Second Degree Burglary Attorney The Cheeto Face Gave Her Away
Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person trespasses somewhere with the intent to commit another crime (usually Theft). A woman was recently arrested for this crime after the Cheeto dust on her face gave her away. According to the report, some homeowners called the police after a woman tried to break into their home. The Continue Reading