Having sexual contact with a minor when you are in a position of trust is charged as Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust in Denver, Golden, and Brighton. A teacher was recently charged with this crime, among others like Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor, for getting inappropri...
Threatening to harm someone because of their race is charged as Bias-Motivated Crimes (Hate Crimes) in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock. A Longmont man is facing this charge, along with Menacing, after an altercation at his apartment complex pool. According to the report, the man was intoxicated a...
Not that long ago, legislation was passed making a fourth charge for Driving Under the Influence a felony in Denver, Douglas, and Arapahoe County. A man is feeling the effects of the felony Driving Under the Influence law after getting charged with his 11th DUI. According to the report, the man h...
Unlawfully entering into someone else's home to commit another crime is charged as Burglary in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock. A teen has been charged with this crime after entering into someone's house without permission to use their Wi-Fi. According to the report, the boy had entered the home ...
One of the reasons False Reporting to Authorities is charged in Denver, Aurora, and Brighton is when someone falsely reports a crime that they know did not occur. A woman is facing potential these charges for calling police to report that she was raped. According to the report, the woman claimed ...
Touching another person's intimate parts without permission is charged as Unlawful Sexual Contact in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock. A man's good time at a restaurant ended with some body aches along with criminal charges after he grabbed a waitress' butt when walking by. The waitress did not ta...
Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification charges occur under many circumstances in Denver and Jefferson County. The most common ways men and women face these charges are if they are caught observing or photographing another person secretly. Sometimes, men and women are caught observing others...
Purposely or accidentally setting fires is charged as Arson in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock. The intent behind the fire along with the type of property determines what level of Arson is charged. A woman is facing First Degree Arson charged for setting fire as an act of revenge. Apparently the ...
Unfortunately, police in Denver and Arapahoe County are quick to believe an alleged victim in a criminal case. Police don't often question whether or not a criminal accusation is true. This means many men and women who are arrested are falsely accused or overcharged with a crime. And, with false ...
Possessing images and videos of child engaging in sexual acts is charged as Sexual Exploitation of Children in Denver, Golden, and Brighton. A student who had been a Noble Peace Prize nominee for his efforts to end sexual violence against children was recently arrested for Possession of Child Por...
There are some crimes, such as Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, which require lifetime sex offender registration in Denver and Jefferson County. Our criminal defense lawyers can understand how lifetime sex offender registration makes sense in some of the...
Possessing a controlled substance is unlawful in Denver, Castle Rock, and Aurora. A woman was recently charged with multiple counts of Possession of a Drugs after bringing cocaine and meth to court with her for jury duty. According to the report, the woman came to the courthouse to perform her ci...
Expungement is the term the courts use when referring to sealing a criminal record of a juvenile case. Many people think that because the case involves juveniles, it is protected and the information will not be available to the public. While this is true in theory, there are cases where informati...
A major component of the Stalking statute in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock is causing serious emotional distress. A student claimed to be experiencing this distress after his teacher sent him over 1,000 messages in less than a year. According to the report, the student was 17 years old when the...
Using someone else's credit card without authorization is charged as Identity Theft in Denver, Golden, and Brighton. A man is facing this charge after what I can only describe as an insane example of karma coming to bite you in the butt. According to the report, the man was at a restaurant and us...
First Degree Assault is charged in Denver, Golden, and Brighton when a person causes serious bodily injury to another by means of a deadly weapon. We all know that break-ups can be messy, but some would definitely be considered messier than others. After what I can only assume was not a great bre...
It is a crime in Denver and across Colorado to destroy or change physical evidence related to a crime. A Fremont County sheriff deputy has been charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence, Attempt to Influence a Public Servant, along with other charges for some official misconduct. Obviously, b...
Possessing a gun or firearm while under the influence of alcohol can result in the criminal charge of Prohibited Use of Weapons. An FBI agent is facing this potential crime after his sweet dance moves at a Denver bar resulted in the discharge of his firearm. According to the news, the off-duty ag...
Charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident, or Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries, C.R.S. 42-4-1601, in Denver require the involvement of an experienced criminal defense attorney. If you are charged with Hit and Run, police will try to speak with you immediately about what happened. ...
People seem to easily get angry about other people's driving – to the point where they end up with charges for Menacing, Harassment, and Reckless Endangerment in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock. A bicyclist responded to almost being crashed into in a way that likely resulted in criminal charges. ...
Having sex with someone who does not consent is charged as Sex Assault in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock. For alleged victims who do not know the person who assaulted them, the details are important when determining a suspect. A man was recently acquitted of the Sex Assault charges against him a...
Unlawfully entering or remaining on the premises of another is charged as Trespassing in Denver, Aurora, and Castle Rock. A man was recently charged with this crime after he pushed his way into Dunkin Donuts through the drive thru window. According to the report, the store was closed at the time ...
There is a new penalty for texting while driving, affecting drivers in Denver, Arapahoe County and across Colorado. Governor Hickenlooper signed a bill which will increase the fines and points added to your driver's license upon being found texting while driving. Before, a person could receive a ...
Possessing or having physical control of a firearm when you have a felony conviction is charged as Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders. A woman was recently charged with that crime after taunting police officers on their Facebook page. According to the report, the woman was a passenger in...
Communicating online in any form with someone under the age of 15 and discussing sexually explicit content and subsequently inviting to meet them is charged as Internet Luring of a Child in Denver, Golden, and Brighton. A woman is being charged with this crime after using Xbox to talk to a 14-yea...
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