In Greeley, Colorado, while it isn’t a crime to sin against the church, it is a crime to commit theft by stealing from the church. A man recently confessed to stealing over $8,000 worth of instruments from the church that hired him. He would haul the musical instruments out in a garbage can where he would then sneak them into his car. Police were able to find him due to an online database search for business transactions. So now, not only is he facing Theft charges. In addition, he is also facing 15 counts of providing false information to a pawnbroker.
Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401, Attorney for Weld County Court Cases
When you’re accused of Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401, in Weld County, your defense attorney will advise you that you’re accused of:
(a) Intend to deprive the other person permanently of the use or benefit of the thing of value;
(b) Knowingly using, concealing, or abandoning the thing of value in such manner as to deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit;
(c) Using, concealing, or abandoning the thing of value intending that such use, concealment, or abandonment will deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit;
(d) Demanding any consideration to which he or she is not legally entitled as a condition of restoring the thing of value to the other person; or
(e) Knowingly retaining the thing of value more than seventy-two hours after the agreed-upon time of return in any lease or hire agreement.
So when you take musical equipment from a church, without permission, to receive financial gain, you’ll be accused of Theft in Weld County.
Sentence for Theft Conviction in Longmont, Milliken, and Ault
In Longmont, Milliken, and Ault, when you’re charged with Theft, the sentence you face depends on the value of all the items taken. In this case, the man stole about $8,000 worth of equipment. If a Greeley court finds him guilty, he will be facing a class 5 felony. The classification for a class 5 felony is having the combined value of all the items stolen be between $5,000 and $20,000. If convicted, he would face the possibility of probation, potentially having to serve between 1 and 3 years in DOC, a fine between $1,000 and $100,000, and 2 years of mandatory parole.
Why You need a Weld County Attorney for your Theft Case
Our Weld County defense lawyers understand that people steal when they’re in need. When you’ve gotten yourself into trouble for Theft, you’ll need an understanding Weld County attorney to help defend you. Especially around the holidays, people tend to steal in order to provide presents for their own family. It is understandable and unfortunate. So, if you’re facing Theft accusations this holiday season, contact your local Christian defense lawyer at the O’Malley Law Office.
Accused of Theft in Greeley or Weld County?
If you’re facing allegations of Theft in Greeley or Weld County, contact the O’Malley Law Office today.
Remember to exercise your right to remain silent, as Greeley police are known to twist the words of our clients against them. They are not your friends, although they will act as if they are to gain your trust.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney in the Greeley and Weld County area.
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