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
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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
How do I Bail Someone Out of the Larimer County Jail in Fort Collins? No Bond Hold?
You can bail someone out of the Larimer County Jail by posting a bail bond. Bail bonds are designed to ensure that someone returns for court after they get out of the Larimer County Jail. Otherwise, inmates might not come and would get a Failure to Appear, or Bail Jumping charge, which further complicates their case and punishment. How Can Continue Reading
Larimer County Child Abuse Attorney Daycare Owner Charged After Children Found Behind Wall
Child Abuse is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person puts a child in danger of injury or death. A daycare worker was recently charged with Child Abuse after it was discovered she was hiding 26 kids behind a false wall in order to keep more kids at her daycare than were legally allowed. According to the Continue Reading
Fort Collins Disorderly Conduct Lawyer Bar Fight Leaves Teacher with Disorderly Conduct Charges
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Disorderly Conduct is charged when a person fights with another in a public place. It’s not uncommon for this crime to be charged after a bar fight. As long as both parties involved were fighting and there were no serious injuries, Disorderly Conduct charges will likely apply. A teacher was recently involved in a Continue Reading
Larimer County Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child Intent without Contact Is Still a Crime
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, often when a child internet sting operation results in arrests, Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child is one of the charges the arrestees will face. Recently, Colorado Springs Police conducted a sting operation that resulted in the arrests of five men, all charged with Internet Luring of a Child and Attempted Sex Assault on Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sex Offender Registration How Does Registering as a Sex Offender Work in Larimer County?
When a person is convicted of a sex offense, they must register as a sex offender. If they live within the city limits of Fort Collins, then they will register with the Fort Collins Police Department and those outside the city limits register with the Larimer County Sheriff. Those required to register must go into the office of the law Continue Reading
DUI Resulting in Bodily Injury to Another = Vehicular Assault Fort Collins DUI Attorney
Often, when people hear the term Vehicular Assault, they assume it is an intent crime. Meaning, that you have to want to hurt someone with your vehicle in order to be charged with this crime. In Fort Collins and across Colorado, that is not the case when alcohol is involved. If a person is driving while under the influence of Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Mandatory Arrest in Fort Collins, Colorado – What a Mess
Mandatory arrest in a Domestic Violence case is Fort Collins, Colorado law. However, the law is not equally enforced. Our experience is that Fort Collins Police are 10 times more likely to arrest the man, than the woman. Domestic Violence charges can result with spouses, dating couples, partners, former partners, or someone you’ve held hands with. Prior sex is not Continue Reading
Fort Collins Indecent Exposure Lawyer Adams County Cop Arrested for Exposing Himself
Indecent Exposure is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person exposes their genitals, alarming the other person and with the intent to satisfy a sexual desire. A woman recently reported that she had been the victim of a lewd exposure, and it turned out that the person she accused was an off-duty Adams County sheriff deputy. According Continue Reading