Generally, when someone is accused of Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker, it is connected to a larger Theft crime in Greeley, Colorado. That is exactly what happened a few months ago in the Denver area. A man was found guilty of 43 criminal counts: Identity theft, forgery, aggravated motor vehicle theft, theft, false information to a pawnbroker and others. He and others had stolen financial and personal information, for which they used to make purchases. They would then sell the items to a pawnshop in order to get the money. More than $38,000 was stolen from 35 victims.
C.R.S. 29-11.9-104 Prohibited Acts and Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker, in Weld County?
In Weld County, the crime of Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker falls under a more general crime of Prohibited Acts (for pawnbrokers), C.R.S. 29-11.9-104. The statute basically states that it is a crime to knowingly lie, or provide false information, about the item being pawned. If you are not the rightful owner of the item, a therefore stolen item, then you have knowingly provided false information . If you have lied about the age, ownership, origins, material, or anything else, that is committing this crime of Pawnbroker theft.
Pawn Broker Theft – Penalties for Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker in Greeley, Erie and Evans
In Erie and Evans the penalties for Providing a Pawnbroker with False Information is a class 6 felony. The punishment for a class 6 felony is 1 year to 18 months in the Colorado Department of Corrections, a fine up to $100,000, and a year of parole. Pawn Broker theft is basically stealing from the pawnbroker, or stealing from other people.
Why You Need a Greeley and Fort Morgan Colorado Attorney for Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker
Because Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker is a felony level crime in Greeley and Fort Morgan, you will need an attorney if you’re being falsely accused. When someone is convicted of a felony crime, your criminal record is public. This means that anyone who wants to perform a background check on you will find this felony conviction. While it is not the end of the world, many landlords and employers do not take well to those with felony convictions. This can make it extremely difficult to find a job and even housing. It can be a vicious cycle of the felon not being able to get hired, and therefore they can’t pay their bills or support their kids. Don’t let yourself be vulnerable to this. Call our office today.
Falsely Accused of Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker in Greeley or Weld County?
If you are being falsely accused of Providing False Information to a Pawnbroker, always remember to exercise your right to remain silent. The only person you should be talking to about your charges are the lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office.
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