First Degree Trespass is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of going into or staying in another person’s home without permission. Colorado law enforcement are currently looking for a squatter after a realtor reported that someone was unlawfully living in a home. According to the report, the realtor was showing the home, when it Continue Reading
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Resisting Arrest Charges in Fort Collins, Colorado
Resisting Arrest charges are common in Fort Collins and Larimer County. This is because the definitions in the law are vague, which leaves a lot of room for unlawful arrests. Undeserving people are often charged with Resisting Arrest. Let’s look closer at the statute to determine how a person could be accused of this criminal offense. Resisting Arrest – C.R.S. Continue Reading
The Three Degrees of Assault in Fort Collins, Colorado Difference Between First, Second and Third Degree Assault in Larimer County?
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado, there are three degrees of Assault that a person may be criminally charged with: First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, or Third Degree Assault. The level of Assault that is charged is based on the person’s intent, the method, and the level of injury sustained. The more serious the injury, the more severe Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Sexting Lawyer A Caveat to the Juvenile Sexting Law
I know that at the O’Malley Law Office, we were thrilled when the new juvenile sexting law – Posting, Possession, or Exchange of a Private Image by a Juvenile – went into effect because it protected teens from being charged with the felony child pornography crime. However, there is a caveat to the law that leaves certain kids and teens Continue Reading
Charged with Disorderly Conduct after Yelling at Fort Collins Police?
Did you know that swearing at a police officer can be considered a crime? The right to free speech which is protected by our First Amendment is often completely ignored by law enforcement officials in Loveland, Estes Park, and Fort Collins. You can be charged with Disorderly Conduct if you yell or swear at a police officer after being pulled Continue Reading
Registration as a Sex Offender in Larimer County
If you are convicted of a sex offense in Fort Collins, Loveland or Estes Park, you will be required to register as a sex offender . What does this mean for your life and your future? Unfortunately, the rules related to registration as a sex offender are harsh. It can be very difficult to abide by the many confusing laws Continue Reading
Can I Be Charged with DUI for Riding My Bike While Intoxicated in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Fort Collins is a bicycling community. Other cities in Colorado such as Longmont, Arvada and Boulder score well: Our state is #2 in the country for bicycle friendliness. It is important for Colorado residents to remember, however, that traffic rules equally apply. This is also true regarding Driving Under the Influence (DUI / DWAI) in Larimer, Broomfield and Boulder County. Continue Reading
Fort Collins Public Indecency Attorney Man in Jail for a Public Indecency Petty Offense Picks Up a Felony Charge
Public Indecency is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado when a person is accused of a number of lewd activities. A man was recently being held in the Larimer County Jail for this offense, but while there he made things much worse for himself. When a deputy opened the man’s cell door to give him his food, the Continue Reading
Bail Bond Violation in Fort Collins and Larimer County What You Should Know About Violation of Bail Bond Conditions Charges
When a person is arrested and charged with a crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County, they can be released on bail or bond depending on the type of case. A bail bond is a transaction where the court receives money to hold over the defendant’s head – giving them an incentive to appear at all court dates and comply Continue Reading
Restitution and Car Accidents in Fort Collins Traffic Accidents
Restitution is generally an important part of any criminal case in Fort Collins and Larimer County. They are especially important in traffic accidents as property damage and injuries are often elements of the case. Restitution is an avenue for the victim to be made ‘whole’ and financially compensated for any costs and expenses related to the car accident. When you Continue Reading