A man from another state is being charged with Burglary after a homeowner called the police when she heard a noise in her laundry room. Apparently, the man was found in the home, naked, having entered through a window. It was later discovered the naked man had also unlawfully entered into another home, drank the homeowner’s alcohol and used both the hot tub and the shower.
Weld County Burglary Lawyer: What is Burglary in Weld County?
C.R.S. 18-4-203 – Second Degree Burglary is defined by Colorado law as when:
Burglary and Trespassing are very similar crimes.
Burglary and Trespassing are very similar crimes. The only difference is with Burglary, there is the added element of unlawfully entering with the intent to commit another crime. If the naked man would have only entered the houses, he would have been charged with Trespassing. Because he added the element of Theft (by drinking the alcohol), it became a Burglary crime. It seems like a bit of a stretch, but all the Weld County District Attorney needs is evidence of any other crime being committed, to worsen the charge from Trespassing to Burglary.
What is the Punishment for Burglary in Greeley?
Second degree burglary is a class 4 felony for most cases in Greeley, Erie, and Evans. However, it can be charged as a class 3 felony if it is the Burglary of a dwelling. This means the naked man is going to be hit with harsher penalties because he burglarized homes. A class 3 felony has a potential prison sentence of 4 to 12 years and a maximum fine of $750,000.
If you are accused or arrested for Burglary in Weld, Morgan, or Logan County, get an experienced Burglary lawyer on your side. We can even arrange an attorney consultation visit with men and women at the Weld County Jail. Always be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call the experienced lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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