Three 14-year-old boys were arrested for Second Degree Burglary after calling 911 on themselves. No, they didn’t butt dial the emergency line. The boys had entered into a home and were caught by the homeowner. The man was armed and corralled the boys, telling one of them to call 911 and report a Burglary in progress. Nothing like having to tell on yourself, right? The police arrived on scene and the three boys were arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Burglary. Luckily, the age of the boys may work in their favor. This class 3 felony will most likely be punished less harshly for the young teens than if they were grown men. They would be processed through the Weld County juvenile court.
Weld County 2nd Degree Burglary Lawyer: What is the Definition of Burglary in the Second Degree?
The Colorado law definition of Second Degree Burglary in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County – C.R.S. 18-4-203 – is:
Because the boys broke into the man’s house and were rifling through his things (with the intent to take them) the boys met the elements of the statute:
- They unlawfully entered the man’s house; and
- They had the intent to commit another crime (Theft).
Have you been charged with 2nd Degree Burglary or a Juvenile Crime? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with 2nd Degree Burglary or a Juvenile Crime? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Greeley Juvenile Court Defense Attorney: What is the Punishment for a Juvenile 2nd Degree Burglary Charge?
In Greeley, Berthoud, and Windsor, Second Degree Burglary is a class 4 felony, but is a class 3 felony if it is a Burglary of a dwelling. For an adult, this would mean a potential sentence to the Colorado Department of Corrections for a possible 4 to 12. Fortunately, the Colorado justice system treats children accused of committing a crime differently. For many juvenile offenders, a deal can be worked out where the child does not have to serve any time in a detention facility. Diversion, probation, and deferred adjudications are all paths that we at the O’Malley Law Office seek for our juvenile clients. We want the best for you and your child. We want their juvenile record to be expunged.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Second Degree Burglary or a Juvenile Crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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