It seems now-a-days everybody wants to go viral in Greeley, Erie, and Evans. They strive to create the craziest, funniest or coolest video to post online in hopes that it will get shared over and over again. Recently, in Denver, a man was attempting to make a Parkour video, and instead of getting a viral hit on his hands, ended up with felony charges. According to the news report, the man was on the roof of an apartment building doing one of his stunts when he fell through a chimney cover and fell forty feet. He became stuck inside the chimney and had to be rescued by firefighters, including breaking through walls and brick to get to him. The man received medical care and was then sent to the Denver County Jail and charged with First Degree Criminal Trespassing.
Weld County 1st Degree Trespassing Lawyer: What is the Definition of First Degree Criminal Trespass?
The Colorado law definition of First Degree Criminal Trespass – C.R.S. 18-4-502 – is:
So, according to the statue, accidentally falling into a dwelling (in this case apartment building) would be considered Trespassing. Because he did not have the legal authority to enter the chimney (I know that sounds ridiculous), he was technically illegally there. I don’t think that this statute was written for this type of situation. Accidentally injuring yourself via a fall into a dwelling doesn’t quite sound like the type of situation lawmakers were anticipating when writing this statute. Yet, in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, sometimes strange or unexpected circumstances become collateral damage when they fit within the elements of the crime.
What is the Sentence / Punishment for 1st Degree Criminal Trespassing in Greeley?
As a class 5 felony in Greeley, Erie, and Evans, First Degree Trespass is punishable by 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines. Hopefully, a deferred judgment and probation are on the table for this guy, because based on the facts provided in the article, it seems extreme to make this man do time in prison for this accident.
If you or someone you love has been charged with 1st Degree Criminal Trespassing, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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