COLORADO THEFT LAW

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Colorado Revised Statutes define Theft as the taking of something of value from another person without their permission, and with the intent to permanently keep the item taken.

Theft may also be charged for the concealment of an item, for receiving stolen items, for taking a motor vehicle, for taking medical records, for passing false/bad checks, and for altering or forging prescriptions. Theft charges can be a small Petty Offense or even as serious as a Class 2 Felony charge.

If you are charged with Theft, you need an experienced Colorado attorney well versed in the law regarding theft to help you with your case. Please contact the firm at (303) 552-1720 or schedule a consultation appointment right away.

C.R.S. 18-4-401 - THEFT

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Theft is an all-encompassing charge for when a person knowingly obtains, retains, or exercises control over anything of value of another person without authorization or by threat or deception, and where the person has the intent to deprive the other person of the value or benefit of the value of the item taken.

Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401)

Misdemeanor Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401)

Felony Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401)

Additional Types of Theft

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Theft does not always involve taking an item from another person. Theft may also be charged for the concealment of an item, for receiving stolen items, for taking a motor vehicle, for taking medical records, for passing false/bad checks, and for altering or forging prescriptions. Theft may be charged as a small petty offense all the way up to a serious felony charge.

Additional Theft-Related Charges:

Theft by Receiving (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)

If you have been charged with Theft or any other charge, you will need a seasoned attorney to help you determine the right path, the correct defense, and next steps in your theft case. Please give the firm a call at (303) 552-1720, or click on the button below to schedule an appointment.