Burglary is charged in Greeley and Weld County when a person is accused of unlawfully entering somewhere to commit another crime, often Theft. A group of women were recently arrested in a brazen Second Degree Burglary after bringing a U-Haul to take the loot. According to the report, a son went to his father’s home and saw three women around the home with a U-Haul in the driveway. He immediately called the police and when officers arrived they caught the women outright. Law enforcement confirmed that there was signs of forced entry. What’s more, the U-Haul was apparently stolen as well. Two items – a couch and an oven are still missing. The women admitted to moving them, but they were not found on the truck.
Weld County 2nd Degree Burglary Lawyer: How is Burglary Charged in Colorado?
The Weld County, Colorado law definition of Second Degree Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-203 – is:
For the case above, the women unlawfully (breaking in) entered the home (occupied structure) with the intent to commit Theft.
Sentence for Second Degree Burglary in Firestone and Milliken
Second Degree Burglary is generally charged as a class 4 felony unless certain aggravating factors apply. The aggravating 2nd Degree Burglary factors include:
- The structure is a dwelling;
- The object of the Burglary is the Theft of a controlled substance;
- The object of the Burglary is the Theft of a firearm or ammunition.
If these aggravating factors apply, like they do for the women above, then it is a class 3 felony crime. In Firestone and Milliken, a class 3 felony is punishable by 4 to 12 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
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 attorneys 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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