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Theft of ATM = Third Degree Burglary in Weld County

Three people are facing Third Degree Burglary charges after trying to steal a whole ATM. If you've been charged, call us today!

In Greeley and Weld County, Burglary is not just charged for breaking into someone’s house to steal things. It can also be charged for breaking into certain machines. Recently in Colorado, three people were involved in a Burglary where they attempted to steal a whole ATM machine. According to the report, law enforcement responded to a call about a group trying to steal an ATM. Upon arrival, the vehicle was seen leaving the scene. They ended up driving over a retaining wall and disabling their vehicle. Everyone involved tried to run, but two of the three suspects were apprehended.

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What is Third Degree Burglary in Evans?

Penalty for 3rd Degree Burglary: A Weld County Defense Attorney Explains

What is Third Degree Burglary in Evans?

The Evans, Weld County, Colorado law definition of Third Degree Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-204 – is:

A person commits third degree burglary if with intent to commit a crime he enters or breaks into any vault, safe, cash register, coin vending machine, product dispenser, money depository, safety deposit box, coin telephone, coin box, or other apparatus or equipment whether or not coin operated.

Basically breaking into (or taking) any machine or object that holds something of value, like money or products would result in a Third Degree Burglary charge in Erie or Evans.

Penalty for 3rd Degree Burglary: A Weld County Defense Attorney Explains

Third Degree Burglary is a class 2 misdemeanor. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 120 days in the Weld County Jail. If, however, the objective of the burglary is stealing a controlled substance, then it is a class 1 misdemeanor. The penalty for this level misdemeanor is up to 364 days in the Weld County Jail.


If you or someone you love has been charged with Burglary, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.

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