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
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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 Kidnapping Attorney Woman Woken-Up, Robbed and Kidnapped from Hotel Room
Taking a person from one place to another against their will is charged as Second Degree Kidnapping in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A man is wanted for allegedly Robbing and Kidnapping a woman from her hotel room. According to the report, a man and woman opened their hotel room door after a man knocked around 2 a.m. The man 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
Larimer County Indecent Exposure Lawyer Teacher Runs Around Playground Naked
Exposing your genitals and causing affront or alarm to another is charged as Indecent Exposure in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A P.E. teacher is under investigation after a construction worker filmed him stripping naked and running around chasing his students on the playground. According to the report, 5th and 2nd grade students were on the playground when the teacher 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
Fort Collins Forgery Attorney Colorado Former GOP Chairman Convicted of Forgery
Forging someone else’s signature on important documents, like a voting ballot, is charged as Forgery in Fort Collins and Larimer County. The former chairman of the Colorado republican party was convicted of Forgery after signing his ex-wife’s voting ballot. According to the news, the ex called to request a mail in ballot and was told she had already voted. An Continue Reading
Fort Collins Public Indecency Attorney You Aren’t Hiding Anything in That Booth!
Performing an act of sexual intercourse in public, including oral sex, is charged as Public Indecency in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A couple was recently charged with this crime for getting frisky in a restaurant booth. According to the report, the couple was sitting in a booth at a family friendly restaurant, when a manager and other customers saw Continue Reading
Fort Collins Hit and Run Lawyer New Penalties for Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Larimer County
A new law regarding one’s Duty to Report Accident is going into effect on New Year’s Day and outlines a new punishment related to leaving the scene of an accident in Fort Collins and Larimer County. As of January 1, 2018, committing a Hit and Run or Leaving the Scene of an Accident where injury is involved will lose you your driver’s license. Continue Reading
Fort Collins Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Merry Christmas from the O’Malley Law Office!
We, here at the O’Malley Law Office hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas filled with family, fun, and festivities. However, we know that often the holiday season can be stressful and stress can lead to tension and arguments with loved ones. Sometimes, things can go too far and the police get involved with a domestic issue. Whether Continue Reading