PROPERTY CRIMES
Crimes against property can include charges such as Arson, Burglary, Robbery, Theft, Trespassing, Tampering, and Criminal Mischief. These crimes may be charged as either misdemeanor or felony, depending on the amount of damage done, or where the crime is alleged to have taken place. There are a lot of factors which may be used to determine which property crime a person is charged with. You will need an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you navigate any such charge.
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Arson
Arson can be charged for burning a building or other occupied dwelling, property of another or even their own property depending on the circumstances of the burning and also the type and value of the property damaged. Arson is a very serious charge. You will need a seasoned attorney on your side to defend your rights and freedoms if you are charged with arson.
First Degree Arson (C.R.S. 18-4-102)
Second Degree Arson (C.R.S. 18-4-103)
Third Degree Arson (C.R.S. 18-4-104)
Fourth Degree Arson (C.R.S. 18-4-105)
Burglary
Burglary is a category of charges which encompass a person entering into a home or dwelling with the intent to commit a crime while in that home or dwelling. The charge can also include a person entering into the wrong home while intoxicated, or even a person breaking into a vending machine. The act of having tools to commit an act of breaking into a home, dwelling, or store can also be charged as an act of possession of burglary tools.
First Degree Burglary (C.R.S. 18-4-202)
Second Degree Burglary (C.R.S. 18-4-203)
Third Degree Burglary (C.R.S. 18-4-204)
Possession of Burglary Tools (C.R.S. 18-4-205)
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ROBBERY
Robbery is a crime of intimidation and is defined as the forceful taking of anything of value from another person by use of force, threats, or intimidation. Being charged with Robbery is extremely serious and the crime can be charged as either a Class 4 or Class 3 Felony, depending on the use of a weapon in the commission of the crime and the type of item being forcibly taken.
Robbery (C.R.S. 18-4-301)
Aggravated Robbery (C.R.S. 18-4-302)
THEFT
Theft can be charged for the taking of something of value from another person without their permission, with the intent to not give the item back. Theft may also be charged for concealing an item, for taking a motor vehicle, for receiving stolen goods, for taking medical records, or for participating in the distribution of stolen automobile parts or altering the VIN on an automobile. The level of the charge is often determined by what was taken and also the value of the item taken.
Petty Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401)
Misdemeanor Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401)
Felony Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401)
Theft by Receiving (Receipt of Stolen Property) (C.R.S. 18-4-404)
Concealment of Unpurchased Goods (C.R.S. 18-4-406)
Theft of Trade Secrets (C.R.S. 18-4-408)
Motor Vehicle Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-409)
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (C.R.S. 18-4-409.5)
Theft of Medical Records (C.R.S. 18-4-412)
Theft by Resale of Lift Ticket or Coupon (C.R.S. 18-4-416)
Ownership or Operation of a Chop Shop (C.R.S. 18-4-420)
You will need a seasoned attorney to help you determine the right path, the correct defense, and next steps in a theft case. Please give the firm a call at (303) 552-1720, or click on the button below to schedule an appointment.
Trespass/Tampering/Criminal Mischief
Property crimes may also include damage to property, known as Criminal Mischief; Trespassing on another’s property; Tampering with another’s property; and the Use of Noxious Substances to interfere with the use of another’s property.
Criminal Mischief, Trespass, and Tempering Charges:
Criminal Mischief (C.R.S. 18-4-501)
First Degree Criminal Trespass (C.R.S. 18-4-502)
Second Degree Criminal Trespass (C.R.S. 18-4-503)
Third Degree Criminal Trespass (C.R.S. 18-4-504)
First Degree Criminal Tampering (C.R.S. 18-4-505)
Second Degree Criminal Tampering (C.R.S. 18-4-506)
Abandonment of a Motor Vehicle (C.R.S. 18-4-512)
Criminal Use of a Noxious Substance (C.R.S. 18-4-513)