Obstructing a peace officer is a misdemeanor offense in Douglas County, Colorado that involves interfering with officers performing their duties. Whether someone makes a verbal threat to harm police or attempts to stop an arrest, impactful criminal charges can result. Earlier this year, a police officer’s bodycam footage showed him accusing a resident of obstructing […]
Sexual exploitation of a child is an offense that includes creating, possessing, or distributing child pornography. Significant criminal charges can result from doing any of the above in Douglas County, Colorado that involves someone under the age of 18. A recent story in national news describes a situation where a 16-year-old girl was charged for […]
Theft in Douglas County, Colorado is a criminal charge that can result from intentionally stealing someone else’s property. Anytime the value of the items stolen reaches or exceeds $2,000, felony theft applies. As prices of things we use every day continues to rise, felony theft charges are closer than one might think. Local police are […]
Unlawful sexual contact is a crime that involves unwanted touching of someone’s intimate parts. Often including behaviors like groping and fondling without consent, this offense comes with particularly damaging consequences. A Colorado rideshare driver was recently found guilty of unlawful sexual contact after inappropriately touching a female passenger. Any accusation or charge such as this […]
Burglary in Douglas County, Colorado is a serious offense that involves entering and remaining on another’s property with the intent to commit a crime. Burglary charges exist in three different degrees, depending on the type of property entered and the conduct after entry. A suspect was arrested in Colorado earlier this week on charges of […]
Domestic violence is a frequent sentence enhancer that can apply to any criminal offense. It is often charged alongside stalking, assault, and menacing. A former NFL Superbowl MVP was arrested over the weekend on a domestic violence assault charge. Authorities responded to an alleged altercation between the former NFL quarterback and his wife at an […]
Leaving the scene of an accident (or hit and run) is a traffic offense in Douglas County, Colorado that can lead to especially significant consequences. Even in situations where injury doesn’t result, those facing an accusation or charge need to proceed cautiously. Local police are searching for a suspect in a hit and run case […]
Driving under restraint in Douglas County, Colorado involves situations where someone drives after there license has been either denied, revoked, or suspended. This misdemeanor traffic offense can result in county jail time and fines. Consequences increase when a driver’s license was restrained due to alcohol or drugs. The presence of additional points against your driver’s […]
Disorderly conduct is a criminal charge in Douglas County, Colorado that can result from many different situations and actions. Often linked to physical altercations, behaving recklessly, and certain types of public disturbance, law enforcement can be especially quick to charge this overarching offense. Just last month, a Colorado man was arrested for disorderly conduct and […]
Careless driving is a traffic offense that may seem minor, but has the potential to become rather serious quickly. This crime can result from people operating a motor vehicle with disregard for the road and traffic. When injury occurs to another as a result of careless driving, the driver can end up losing their driver’s […]
