Domestic Violence / DV cases are often confusing for defendants facing criminal charges at the Larimer County Courts. Between its designation as a sentence enhancer, mandatory arrest and prosecution, and many other factors, DV cases are often anything but simple. Below, our top criminal defense lawyers answer 7 frequently asked questions on Domestic Violence cases at the Larimer County Courts: Continue Reading
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Fort Collins Assault in the Third Degree LawyerTop Defense Lawyers Answer 10 FAQs on 3rd Degree Assault Charges
In Fort Collins, Assault in the Third Degree / Third Degree Assault is charged when a person causes non-serious bodily injury to another. While this definition is straightforward, Assault charges themselves are often complicated. Our top criminal defense lawyers are often asked about the Larimer County Court system, potential jail time for a conviction of an Assault charge, and many Continue Reading
Harassment and Domestic Violence Lawyer at the Larimer County CourtsWhat Happens When Harassment is Charged with DV?
Our top criminal defense lawyers frequently see Harassment and Domestic Violence / DV charged together. What this means is that if the defendant is convicted of his charges, he will face penalties for the Harassment charge, plus additional penalties for the Domestic Violence sentence enhancer. The underlying offense may entail incarceration at the Larimer County Jail and a fine of Continue Reading
Harassment Domestic Violence Charges in Loveland
Harassment Domestic Violence is often charged in Loveland, Estes Park, and Fort Collins. This is because Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111, is easy to allege. And, Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-6-800.3, is added to any crime involving people who are or have been in an intimate relationship. Let’s take a look at this common charge in order to understand the best Continue Reading
Fort Collins Criminal Tampering Attorney What is Criminal Tampering in Colorado?
Criminal Tampering is a property related crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County. In order to understand the criminal charges of First Degree Criminal Tampering or Second Degree Criminal Tampering, you need to know how Colorado law defines the word ‘tamper.’ According to the Colorado statute, ‘tamper’ means: Basically, when it comes to property crimes, if you ruin, break, or Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Criminal Tampering in Fort Collins DV Charges Dropped Against Broncos Player
Tampering, in Fort Collins and Larimer County, is a class 2 misdemeanor crime – whether you are charged with First Degree Criminal Tampering or Second Degree Criminal Tampering. A Broncos player was recently arrested and charged with Second Degree Tampering as an act of Domestic Violence when his girlfriend claimed that he had put some of her belongings and some Continue Reading
Fort Collins Domestic Violence Lawyer Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Charges Often Go Hand in Hand
Domestic Violence is a sentence enhancer in Fort Collins and Larimer County that can be added to ANY crime when the alleged victim and the accused have been or are in an intimate relationship. This means Domestic Violence itself is not a felony or misdemeanor. The underlying crime determines the charge level and then the DV sentence enhancer is added. Continue Reading
Larimer County Domestic Violence Defense Attorney Holiday Stress = Increase in Domestic Violence Cases?
Domestic Violence is a sentence enhancer that can be attached to any underlying crime when the two parties involved are or have been in an intimate relationship. This can apply to a low level misdemeanor, like Harassment or a high level felony, like First Degree Assault. While many think of the holidays as a time of family and fun, for Continue Reading
Domestic Violence Charges Too Broad in Fort Collins, CO
Domestic Violence laws are too broad in Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, and all across Larimer County. I say this with confidence because any crime can be labeled Domestic Violence (DV) if it involves two people who have been in an intimate relationship, regardless of whether or not the crime was violent in nature. In fact, Domestic Violence isn’t a Continue Reading
Fort Collins Domestic Violence Attorney Police Chief Charged with Multiple Charges of Domestic Violence Assault
Domestic Violence is a sentence enhancer charged with ANY underlying crime in Fort Collins and Colorado when the alleged victim and accused have been or currently are in an intimate relationship. A small town Colorado police chief was recently arrested and charged with a barrage of Domestic Violence offenses, including Second Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, False Imprisonment, and Harassment Continue Reading