Obstructing a Peace Officer, Firefighter, or Emergency Medical Service Provider is charged in Fort Collins when a person is accused of trying to impair or hinder one of the above listed people from doing their job. Sometimes, though, desperate times call for desperate measures, right? At least that’s how it seemed for one Colorado man, who was distraught about being told he can’t go back to his home after the area was under evacuation. Now, we know that it is for a person’s safety, but imagine being told you can’t go to your own home! The man encountered a firefighter as he was trying to get back to his home. The firefighter told him to leave and he refused, stating that he had a rifle with him. Police were notified and the man fled, but was eventually apprehended and charged with Felony Menacing, Vehicular Eluding, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Obstructing a Firefighter, and Obstructing Government Operations. He has plead not guilty and set his case for trial.
Larimer County Obstructing a Firefighter Lawyer: Definition of Obstructing in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Obstructing a Peace, Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Service Provider, Rescue Specialist or Volunteer – C.R.S. 18-8-104 – is:
By threatening the firefighter, he was arguably trying to keep him from doing his job, which was keeping people out of the area.
Sentence for Obstructing a Police Officer or Firefighter in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park, Obstructing a Peace Officer or Firefighter is a class 2 misdemeanor. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 120 days in the Larimer County Jail.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Obstruction, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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