Possession of Burglary Tools Attorney in Greeley

The Weld County Sheriff and city police agencies often charge our clients with Burglary Tool Possession when it is alleged that they had a tool or instrument commonly used to break into a home or business.  Police or Sheriff’s deputies assume our client had the intention of using the tool or instrument to break into a home or business. Whatever the situation, it is important that you contact a full time criminal defense lawyer for criminal charges in Weld County, Greeley, Evans, Lochbuie and Eaton.  Don’t ever answer questions of police, even over the phone.

What is the Definition of Possession of Burglary Tools?

The Colorado law definition of  Burglary Tool Possession – C.R.S. 18-4-205 – is:

A person commits possession of burglary tools if he possesses any explosive, tool, instrument, or other article adapted, designed, or commonly used for committing or facilitating the commission of an offense involving forcible entry into premises or theft by a physical taking, and intends to use the thing possessed, or knows that some person intends to use the thing possessed, in the commission of such an offense.

What is the Potential Sentence for Possession of Burglary Tools?

Possession of Burglary Tools, is a class five felony in Weld County, Colorado. Felonies are punishable in Colorado by imprisonment in the Colorado Department of Corrections. As Colorado criminal lawyers working in Weld County for twenty years, we often see Possession of Burglary Tools charges when someone accused of Burglary also possesses tools to break into a home or business. Here, the government will also allege Burglary (C.R.S. 18-4-202) and Theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401), in addition to the Possession of Burglary Tools charge. We have the experience to counter law enforcement allegations that the pliers or screwdriver in your pocket were burglary tools.

Why You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney When Facing Possession of Burglary Tools Charges

Because a Possession of Burglary Tools charge on your record can be devastating to your future, it is important that you take these charges seriously and contact one of our experienced Colorado Criminal lawyers at once.  In many cases where we can interview our clients early, identify witnesses, and develop at strategy for their defense, we can intercept the government’s effort to prosecute you.

CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?

Be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call the experienced defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office.

Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Weld County and the Greeley area for a free consultation. 

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