Criminal Mischief is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of causing damage to someone else’s property. Whether it be as an act of frustration or revenge, the motive doesn’t matter. If someone accuses you of damaging their property, you will likely be charged with this crime. Navigate this blog: How is Criminal Mischief Charged Continue Reading
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Loveland Obstructing a Peace Officer Defense Lawyer Why Are Resisting Arrest and Obstructing a Peace Officer Often Charged Together?
Obstructing a Peace Officer and Resisting Arrest are very similar crimes in Loveland and Fort Collins. In fact, they are VERY commonly charged together. Why is that? Well, it’s because they are basically the same crime. Yes, you can be charged with Obstructing a Police Officer without Resisting Arrest, or vice versa, but generally, when anything physical happens between an Continue Reading
Disorderly Conduct Charges in Larimer County | Discharging or Displaying a Firearm in Fort Collins
There are many different charges that can result from displaying a firearm in Fort Collins, Colorado. They range from a felony, like Menacing, to a low-level misdemeanor, like Disorderly Conduct. While, generally, the Fort Collins Police and Larimer County Sheriff will charge you with the most serious of the available charges when it comes to an event involving a gun, Continue Reading
Dangerous, Illegal, or Defaced Weapons Charges in Larimer County Types of Weapons That Will Get You in Trouble!
In Larimer County and across Colorado, there are many criminal charges related to firearms and weapons. Some related to the use of the weapon and some to the type of firearm or weapon. Let’s take a look at the type of weapons that can get you in trouble in Fort Collins and Loveland. Navigate this blog: Dangerous or Illegal Weapons Continue Reading
Prohibited Use of Weapons Attorney in Fort Collins How is Gun Road Rage Charged in Loveland?
Prohibited Use of Weapons can be charged for a variety of reasons in Fort Collins and Loveland. We often we see a Prohibited Use of a Weapon charge involved in road rage cases. Recently, two Colorado men were identified and arrested for this crime after being identified related to incidents on the road. In two separate incidents, one driver was Continue Reading
Bond in Fort Collins Criminal Cases BEWARE: Bond Scam in Larimer County?
Bond / Bail in a Fort Collins or Loveland criminal case is basically an agreement between the Larimer County Court and the defendant to appear for all court dates, or they will lose the sum of money. It’s a way for the Court to be assured that a person charged with a crime will appear for court. Often, we get Continue Reading
False Reporting Attorney in Fort Collins Police Officer Charged False Reporting, Tampering, and Attempt to Influence a Public Servant
False Reporting is just one of the crimes a person can be charged with in Fort Collins and Larimer County when they lie to police. The person can also face charges of Attempt to Influence a Public Servant and Tampering with Evidence. But, what happens when the liar is a police officer? Well, she gets charged just like everyone else! Continue Reading
Best Trespassing Lawyers in Fort Collins, CO | What is the Difference Between Criminal Trespass and Burglary in Larimer County?
Trespassing and Burglary are both charged in Fort Collins, CO and throughout Larimer County for unlawfully entering or remaining on another’s property. The difference is whether the person who committed the act then intended to commit a crime once inside the property. If you’ve been charged with either offense, don’t wait to act to protect your future. Call the top Continue Reading
False Reporting Lawyers in Greeley, CO Elderly Man Pulled Over After False Report Claimed He Had a Gun
False Reporting to Authorities, C.R.S. 18-8-111, is usually charged in Greeley, CO when a person calls the Greeley Police or other law enforcement agency and falsely reports a crime. This usually means knowingly reporting a crime that never actually happened or giving false information about a crime. Recently, an elderly man visiting from Utah was pulled over after another driver Continue Reading
Indecent Exposure Lawyers in Fort Collins, CO Several Incidents of Indecent Exposure Took Place at College Campuses in Northern Colorado
Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302, is charged in Fort Collins and throughout Colorado when a person exposes their genitals or masturbates to the view of another person, causing alarm. In Colorado, many recent Indecent Exposure incidents have taken place on university campuses. Earlier this year, several reports of a man exposing himself were made to the Colorado State University Campus Police. Continue Reading