Growing up in Greeley, Erie, and Fort Morgan, there are things parents always nag kids about – brushing your teeth, putting your dishes in the dishwasher, keeping your elbows off the table, and flushing the toilet. I’ll bet one man is really wishing he had listened to his mom’s nagging, because his forgetting to flush the toilet led him to a set of handcuffs. According to the report, the man had broken into a home to steal items, but had to take a bathroom break along the way. Whether he forgot to flush or purposely left the physical evidence behind, it was discovered and the DNA was extracted and run through the system. A match was found, as the man had previously submitted a DNA sample for another criminal offense, and he was arrested for 2nd Degree Burglary.
Weld County 2nd Degree Burglary Lawyer: What is the Definition of Second Degree Burglary in Greeley?
The Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Colorado law definition of 2nd Degree Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-203 – is:
Basically, there are two elements needed to charge someone with Burglary – unlawful entry (Trespassing) and intent to commit another crime. Most often in Burglary cases, the other crime is Theft, but technically it can be any crime. Say, for example, a person breaks into someone’s house in order to beat up the homeowner. This would lead to Assault charges, but likely Burglary charges as well.
Sentence for Second Degree Burglary in Fort Morgan and Fort Lupton: Remember to Flush the Toilet
Second Degree Burglary is a class 4 felony, unless it is the burglary of a dwelling and then it is charged as a class 3 felony in Greeley, Fort Morgan, and Fort Lupton. The situation above would most likely be charged as a class 3 felony, with a potential punishment of 4 to 12 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $750,000 in fines. So, the lesson to be learned is – flush the toilet!
If you or someone you love has been charged with Second Degree Burglary, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley Burglary criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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