Obstructing peace officers in Parker, Highlands Ranch, or Castle Rock involves several different actions that impair or hinder their duties. This even applies to law enforcement animals throughout Douglas, Elbert, and Arapahoe County. Threats of violence, use of force, and interfering with officers can be a costly choice. While instinct might tell someone to intervene […]
Accidents involving a gun within neighborhoods and homes typically results in a call of some sort to law enforcement. Often this call sets off an investigation even if no one was threatened or injured. Discharging a handgun in a residence is a high-risk of injury. A misdemeanor Prohibited Use of Weapons charge can result from […]
Taking possession of a car that doesn’t belong to you without permission from the owner is charged as Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft in Castel Rock and Douglas County. A man is facing these charges after deciding to borrow an ambulance because it was too hot to walk home. According to the report, the man had […]
Resisting Arrest is charged in Castle Rock and Douglas County when a person uses physical force or violence to try to keep a police officer from arresting them or another person. A woman is facing these charges after an unpleasant encounter with police officers on the beach. According to the report, the underage woman had […]
Thanks to TV and movies, we are all familiar with the phrase, “anything you say can be used against you in a court of law.” Unfortunately, many are not sure exactly when it’s appropriate to remain silent. You should know that before you are read your Miranda rights, those statements can be used against you. […]
Resisting Arrest, C.R.S. 18-8-103, is frequently charged in Castle Rock, Parker and across Douglas County as a result of police officers using excessive force and not treating people with respect. Our criminal defense attorneys frequently see cases where men and women are charged with Resisting Arrest because police are overly aggressive and don’t talk to […]
Anytime a person tries to avoid police contact by driving away, they will be facing Vehicular Eluding charges in Castle Rock and Douglas County. A man was recently charged with this crime after leading police on a 15-minute chase. According to the news, a state trooper attempted to pull him over for a traffic violation, […]
It’s not enough just to dress up like a Castle Rock Police Officer, you must do an act only a peace officer is authorized to do in order to be charged with Impersonating a Peace Officer in Douglas County. An 18-year-old man was recently charged with this crime, after he took his uncle’s police uniform […]
