In Weld County, if a person provides false information about their ownership of an item they are pawing to a Pawnshop, they can be criminally charged with False Information to a Pawnbroker. Pawnshops are used to get loans for an item, and the item acts as collateral for the loan. The criminal charge of False Information to a Pawnbroker protects Pawnshops and owners from being used to sell items which have been stolen. If you are facing a False Information to a Pawnbroker charge in Larimer County, get help here or read more about this charge below.
What is the Legal Definition of False Information to a Pawnbroker, C.R.S. 12-56-104(5), in Greeley, Colorado?
The definition of False Information to a Pawnbroker, C.R.S. 12-56-104(5), in Greeley is:
This simply means that pawning an item that does not belong to you can result in a criminal charge.
What Information is Required to be Given to a Pawnshop or Pawnbroker in Greeley or Windsor, Colorado?
Anytime you are pawning an item in Windsor or Greeley, you will be required to give the following information to the Pawnbroker:
- Your name
- Your address
- Your date of birth
- Your driver’s license number or other identification number
- The date, time, and place of the contract for purchase or purchase transaction
- Accurate and detailed account and description of the item, including but not limited to any trademark, identification number, serial number, model number, brand name, or other identifying marks on the item
- You will also be required to sign a written declaration stating the pawned property is owned by you.
These records help the Greeley Police find the property if the pawned item was stolen. The accuracy of that information also assists police locate the thief if they locate a stolen item.
What are Pawnbroker Acts in Weld County?
In Weld County, Pawnbrokers are also held to rules of how they must conduct business. According to C.R.S. 29-11.9-104 a Pawnbroker must not:
- Sell or create a contract for purchase under 18 years old
- Have or convince a customer to be under more than one contract for a purchase agreement for the same item
- Violate the terms of the contract
While Pawnbrokers are held to these rules, more often our clients are sellers who have provided false information and are facing a False Information to a Pawnbroker charge. Police regularly check Pawn Shops for stolen items.
Depending on the violation, a Pawnbroker can face a misdemeanor or felony offenses. If you are a Pawnbroker and facing a Pawnbroker Act charge, you can get help from the experienced criminal defense lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office here.
What is the Sentence and Punishment for False Information to a Pawnbroker in Erie, Severance, and Ault?
In Ault, Erie, and Severance, the sentence for providing False Information to a Pawnbroker is a class 6 felony with penalties of 1 year to 18 months in a Colorado State Prison, a fine of up to $100,000, and 1 year of mandatory parole.
Why Hire an Experienced Weld County Lawyer for a False Information to a Pawnbroker Charge?
If you are facing False Information to a Pawnbroker charge in Weld County, it is important to have an experienced lawyer working on your behalf. When facing a felony charge, you might end up with a significant time in prison, and having a felony record that can impede your employment, schooling, and where you live. The lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office understand Pawnbroker Acts and False Information to a Pawnbroker charges, and can help fight for the best outcome for you.