A Colorado man had it all planned out. He wore a mask and entered into the convenience store intending to commit a Robbery. However, when the store clerk looked at him, the Robber said, “I was going to rob this place, but I know you.” The clerk did not recognize the man, and when he told him just that, the Robber responded with a thumbs up and walked out of the store. A man matching the same description was reported as having robbed a 7-Eleven down the road.
Robbery and Criminal Attempt in Greeley
C.R.S. 18-2-101 – Criminal Attempt – is defined by Colorado law as:
Sometimes, people have the intention of committing a crime, but change their mind at the last minute.
Because this man wore a mask and admitted that he was going to rob the store, it could be argued that he took substantial steps toward committing an offense. As a result, he may be charged with Attempted Robbery. However, he did abandon his effort to commit the Robbery, so this could be argued in his defense. Sometimes, people have the intention of committing a crime, but change their mind at the last minute. These people shouldn’t be penalized for making the right choice. An experienced criminal defense attorney could explain this to the DA and court and possibly get the charges dismissed in Weld, Logan or Morgan County.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Criminal Attempt in Greeley, Evans, or Erie, be smart, exercise your right remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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