Theft is charged in Greeley and Weld County when a person is accused of taking something that doesn’t belong to them with the intent of never giving it back. Recently, a Fort Collins church reported that the baby Jesus figure they had in front of their building as part of the nativity scene has been taken. Surveillance footage was released and the suspect looked to be a young adult or teenager. Well, apparently this person had a change of heart. The missing baby Jesus reappeared at fire station with an apology note. The person dropped off the figure admitting to making a ‘dumb mistake’ and promising that it ‘won’t happen again.’ ‘Tis the season, because the church accepted the apology and does not want to pursue finding the Jesus stealer and pressing charges.
Lawyer for Theft Charges in Weld County: How is Theft Charged in Colorado?
The Weld County, Colorado law definition of Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 – is:
(a) Intends to deprive the other person permanently of the use or benefit of the thing of value;
(b) Knowingly uses, conceals, or abandons the thing of value in such manner as to deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit;
(c) Uses, conceals, or abandons the thing of value intending that such use, concealment, or abandonment will deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit;
(d) Demands any consideration to which he or she is not legally entitled as a condition of restoring the thing of value to the other person;
(e) Knowingly retains the thing of value more than seventy-two hours after the agreed-upon time of return in any lease or hire agreement; or
(f) Intentionally misrepresents or withholds a material fact for determining eligibility for a public benefit and does so for the purpose of obtaining or retaining public benefits for which the person is not eligible.
What is the Sentence for Theft in Milliken or Johnstown?
Theft can be charged as a petty offense, misdemeanor, or felony in Milliken and Johnstown. The level charged is dependent on the value of the item or items taken. I have absolutely no idea what it would cost to replace this baby Jesus figurine. If it was less than $300, then it would be a petty offense. It would be a misdemeanor charge it ranged from $300 to $1,999. If it cost $2,000 or more to replace, then it would be a felony charge.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Theft, 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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