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Impersonating a Police Officer Attorney Near Me in Fort Collins
Woman Pretends to Be Police for Chick-fil-A Discount

Presenting yourself as a police officer when you are not law enforcement usually results in felony Impersonating a Peace Officer charges in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman was recently charged with this crime, after repeatedly presenting herself as an undercover officer to get a discount at Chick-fil-A. According to the report, the woman, after unsuccessfully getting her discount Continue Reading

Criminal Invasion of Privacy Near Me in Fort Collins
Can Rummaging through Someone’s House Be Charged as Invasion of Privacy?

I recently read a story about a man claiming to be the victim of Invasion of Privacy after a repair man rummaged through his house while he was gone. According to the report, the man had allowed the repair man to enter his apartment while he was away to fix the dishwasher. When the homeowner reviewed his security footage, he Continue Reading

 Assault on a Peace Officer Lawyer Near Me in Fort Collins
Assault on a Police Officer Can Be a Misdemeanor or a Felony

Using physical force against peace officer, firefighter, or medical personnel is charged as Second Degree Assault on a Peace Officer, a felony, in Fort Collins and Larimer County. However, there is a misdemeanor charge related to Assaulting the Police and it is  found under the Third Degree Assault statute. A woman is facing the more serious felony charge after being Continue Reading

Solicitation and Patronizing Attorney Near Me in Fort Collins
Latest Prostitution Sting Yields 21 Arrests 

Patronizing a Prostitute and Soliciting for Prostitution are the common charges filed after a Fort Collins prostitution sting. Recently, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office performed a sting operation, where they posted fake prostitution ads on popular websites like Backpage. Over 400 people responded, with 21 setting up appointments to meet with a made-up prostitute for sex. The 21 were arrested after going to the set-up Continue Reading

Fort Collins Trespassing Attorney
Serial Trespasser Repeatedly Tries to Sneak on Flights

Remaining in a place after someone has asked you to leave, or unlawfully entering somewhere is charged as Trespassing in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A woman has been named a serial trespasser, as she has been charged multiple times for the same offense – going into airports in order to sneak onto flights. She has previously been successful in Continue Reading

Fort Collins Drunk Driving Attorney
Drunk Man Mistakes Bank for Taco Bell Drive Thru

In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Driving Under the Influence or DUI is charged when a person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. When a Fort Collins police officer pulls someone over, they must have probable cause to arrest them for DUI. That probable cause is often established through the voluntary roadside tests Continue Reading