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Fort Collins COVID-19 Attorney
Is It a Crime to Ignore the Larimer County Stay-at-Home Order?

On March 25, 2020, Larimer County issued a Public Health Order that required all residents to stay home unless working for certain essential businesses or providing essential services. The order allows for all individuals living in Larimer County to also use outdoor spaces, as long as they are practicing social distancing. Businesses were required to close, unless deemed an essential Continue Reading

Fort Collins Forgery Lawyer
Woman Charged for Defrauding Department of Human Services

Forgery is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person fills out an official form with false information for the purpose of defrauding the person or agency receiving the form. A Colorado woman was recently charged with Forgery, along with Attempt to Influence a Public Servant, 1st Degree Perjury, and Possession of a Forged Instrument, after DHS opened Continue Reading

Fort Collins Criminal Defense COVID-19 Attorney
How the Coronavirus Can Affect Your Criminal Case

While the world seems to be on hold because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this does not mean that the people won’t still be charged with crimes. However, those with current criminal cases (and those yet to be arrested or charged) will soon learn that this virus is affecting criminal proceedings in Loveland, Fort Collins, and across Larimer County. At Continue Reading

Larimer County Obstruction of a Peace Officer Lawyer
Obstructing is an Easily Charged Crime

Obstruction of a Peace Officer is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person tries to stop police officers or other emergency personnel from doing their job. The definition of this crime is vague and leaves much to interpretation. And guess who is doing this interpretation? The police. Anytime they feel that something you have done is keeping Continue Reading

Fort Collins First Degree Assault on a Peace Officer Attorney
Firing Shots at Police

In Fort Collins and Larimer County, First Degree Assault is a very serious charge.  Most assume that serious, life threatening injuries result when someone is charged with this offense, but that is not always the case. When a police officer or other emergency service provider is involved, no injury is necessary. A Boulder County incident resulted in a man being Continue Reading

Fort Collins Domestic Violence Burglary Lawyer
Man Takes Items from Ex to Get Her Attention

Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person unlawfully enters somewhere with the intent to commit another crime. A Jefferson County man was recently arrested and charged with Burglary, Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, Robbery and Harassment after he was accused of taking things from his ex-girlfriend. According to the report, the police responded to a Burglary call, Continue Reading