Theft and Embezzlement Defense Attorney in Weld County
If you're being accused of Theft in Weld County, then you need an experienced attorney. "Theft" is broadly defined and is applicable to various types of stealing. You could be accused of Theft if you made a sandwich at your deli job, and you forgot to pay for it. Food shop owners can call the Greeley police on you if you ask for a free water cup and then fill said cup with soda or lemonade. Greeley cops could arrest you if someone saw your child grab a toy off the shelf and you left without paying for it. At that point, cops would also tack on Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor charge on top of it all. Our defense lawyers will aggressively fight against any Theft or other allegations against you, so you can keep your constitutional freedoms.
Theft includes crimes such as:
- Burglary - C.R.S. 18-4-202
- Embezzlement and Employee and Workplace Theft - C.R.S. 18-4-401
- Check Fraud - C.R.S. 18-5-205
- Felony Theft - C.R.S. 18-4-401
- Misdemeanor Theft - C.R.S. 18-4-401
- Identity Theft - C.R.S. 18-5-902
- Shoplifting Theft - C.R.S. 18-4-401
- Petty Theft - C.R.S. 18-4-401
- Robbery - C.R.S. 18-4-302
- Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft - C.R.S. 18-4-409
What is Considered Theft in Greeley?
Greeley Courts consider an act to be Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401, when someone:
(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
So, even if someone has good intentions, they can still be accused of Theft. If a girlfriend took her boyfriend's gaming console, to keep it away from him, she could still be accused of Theft.
What is the Punishment for a Theft Conviction in Weld County?
In Weld County, the severity of a Theft conviction depends of the value of the item or items taken. The more expensive or valuable an item is, the more harsh the sentence is.
| If the stolen item is worth between: | Then the Weld County Court is likely to Convict for a: |
| $1 and $49 | Class 1 Petty Offense |
| $50.00 and $299 | Class 3 Misdemeanor |
| $300 and $749 | Class 2 Misdemeanor |
| $750 and $1,999 | Class 1 Misdemeanor |
| $2,000 and $4,999 | Class 6 Felony |
| $5,000 and $19,999 | Class 5 Felony |
| $20,000 and $99,999 | Class 4 Felony |
| $100,000 and $999,999 | Class 3 Felony |
| $1,000,000 or more | Class 2 Felony |
Theft Counts Can Add Up in a Weld County Court
In a Weld County Court, a few specific Theft situations can add up and cause your sentence to be more severe. The Weld County Court aggravates the sentence for recent repeated Theft charges. So, if someone has committed Theft twice within 6 months, the Courts can combine the charges into a single aggregate Theft offense. This means that the new penalty is the aggregate value of the all things stolen within that 6 month period.
Additionally, if someone steals multiple items from the same person in "one scheme or course of conduct," then the Courts can also aggregate them and charge it all as a single count. So instead of being charged separately for each of the twenty $100 headphones taken, that misdemeanor would now become a felony. The combined worth of the items would be viewed as $2,000, making it a class 6 felony crime.
Theft Charges in Boulder Based on Mistakes
A Theft charge for a mistake is common for us to see in cities like Boulder, Greeley, and Milliken. People misunderstand each other all the time. We have seen cases where a company credit card was given and our client was told that they could use that card for personal expenses while traveling. But, as soon as our client returned, they were accused of Theft for buying too much. Additionally, we have seen situations where someone was accused of Theft, but in reality they thought they had paid for the item, or the item had accidentally been knocked into the bag or cart. Some people legitimately forget to pay for an item in their shopping cart.
It is really easy for a small mistake or misunderstanding to become an out of hand situation. Don't let the District Attorney paint you as a hardened criminal and remove your constitutional freedoms from you. Many felony and misdemeanor charges utilize punishment in the Boulder County Jail or in DOC. Hire a trusted Theft defense lawyer to help you defend yourself against these accusations.
Theft Crimes in Weld County Cities of Longmont, Dacono, Erie and Johnstown
Felony Theft in Weld County
Felony Theft in Longmont A felony Theft charge in Longmont has to do with the value of the items stolen. If that value is $2,000 or more then Longmont cops will be happy to charge you with felony Theft.
Misdemeanor Theft in Greeley
A misdemeanor Theft in Dacono is not as serious as a felony Theft charge. If the item, or items, taken have a value of $1,999 or less, then you will be charged with a misdemeanor Theft. This can stil result in a sentence to the Weld County Jail for up to 18 months.
Shoplifting Theft as a Felony, Misdemeanor or Petty Crime
Many Theft charges are a result of Shoplifting in places like Erie. These charges can range anywhere from a petty crime to a felony crime in Erie.
