The Larimer County Sheriff's Office recently arrested a 35-year-old police officer from Loveland, Colorado. According to the department, they believe that he committed child abuse and domestic violence, and he was arrested on suspicion of both.
Family law and criminal law often crossover
Many people hear the term "family law" and think about nothing more than divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance and child support issues. They never consider that these problems can crossover into more dangerous territory, such as many aspects of criminal law.
Most sex crimes are never reported
Every year, there are thousands of sex crimes that are reported to the police. For instance, the Bureau of Justice Statistics' National Criminal Victimization Survey found that, for people over the age of 11, there were 346,830 reports of sexual assault or rape. That statistic is for 2012. In the same year, there were 62,939 reported cases of sexual abuse of children.
Elementary teacher arrested on charges of child sex assault
A teacher at a Greeley, Colorado, elementary school was arrested on charges of child sexual assault on May 6. The alleged victim is a former student of hers from another school in Greeley.
Criminal defense and theft charges
There are many reasons why a person may decide to steal something. There are also times when a person is accused of stealing something but is actually innocent.
How much is a drink?
When going out to dinner or the bar, a common question that people in Colorado have is just how much they can drink without worrying. While the police measure blood alcohol concentration, people focus more on the amount of drinks consumed, as that's far easier to think about during their time at the bar or restaurant.
