Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of carrying a firearm or knife on their person without legal authority. There are some exceptions to the general language of the statute, but, what happens when things contradict each other? That’s the conundrum the Denver Police and Colorado State Patrol are Continue Reading
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Juvenile Unlawful Possession of Weapons at School Attorney Student Has Gun on School Grounds
In Fort Collins and Larimer County Unlawful Possession of Weapons at School is charged when a student is accused of bringing a firearm onto school grounds. Recently, in Southern Colorado, a student was charged with this crime after reports came in that the student brought a gun into a high school trying to sell it. By the time the officers Continue Reading
Menacing Defense Attorney in Fort Collins Throw a Water Bottle? I’ll Shoot Up Your Car
Many Menacing allegations we see are the result of road rage incidents. Menacing is charged when a person is put in fear of serious bodily injury, and often anger from poor driving actions can facilitate these interactions. Recently, a man handed over his dash cam footage, which clearly shows him firing multiple rounds into another car. According to the report, Continue Reading
Fort Collins Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Plea Agreement for Man Who Bought Gun for Rittenhouse
Contributing to the Delinquency is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County, when a person is accused of encouraging a minor to break the law. But, what happens when the minor is found not guilty of breaking any laws? Well, that’s the situation with the man who purchased the gun that Kyle Rittenhouse used. According to the report, the man Continue Reading
Fort Collins Unlawful Storage of a Firearm Defense Attorney When a Juvenile Possesses Your Gun, You Can Face Charges
When a juvenile is charged with a weapons crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County, everyone investigating and involved in the incident always want to know where the weapon came from. Often, kids get these weapons from their own home. When that’s the case, the parents are looked into regarding their storage of the weapon – and sometimes the result Continue Reading
Fort Collins Felony Menacing Attorney Body Cam Footage Leads to More Cops Being Charged
Felony Menacing is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person puts another is fear for their life with the use of a deadly weapon. An Aurora police officer is currently facing this charge, along with First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and First Degree Official Misconduct. According to the report, the officer can be seen trying to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Prohibited Use of Weapons Attorney Guns and Alcohol = Criminal Charges
Prohibited Use of Weapons is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for various different reasons, one of which is having possession of guns while under the influence of alcohol. Even if nothing ever happens with the gun, simply having the gun while drinking can result in these charges. A man was arrested for this crime after it was reported Continue Reading
Fort Collins Weapon Crime Attorney New Law Requiring Guns to Be Stored in Safes?
There are numerous weapon related charges one could face in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Most of them are related to the way a weapon is used, but a new law may make it a criminal charge to not store a gun or weapon in a certain way. According to the report, Colorado lawmakers are debating a proposed law that Continue Reading
False Imprisonment Lawyer in Fort Collins Is Holding Someone at Gunpoint Considered Kidnapping or False Imprisonment?
As a criminal defense attorney, I often read news stories and listen to podcasts related to criminal cases across the nation. Recently, I was listening to a podcast discussing a Robbery case, and the accused was also charged with Kidnapping because he held the victim at gunpoint, preventing him from leaving the store. When I heard that description, I started Continue Reading
Fort Collins Obstructing a Police Officer Attorney Grabbing an Officer’s Gun is a Physical Interference
Obstructing a Police Officer is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person uses physical force against an officer to keep them from doing their job. Often, we see these charges as an add on when peace officers just want to make things worse for the client. They claim the person resisted while being arrested and tack on Continue Reading