In Weld County, if you have been accused of Second Degree Burglary it is a felony crime. It can be charged when someone enters (lawfully or unlawfully) and remains in the building or dwelling with the intent to commit another crime. Burglary is a serious criminal charge, because it involves invading someone’s home or business, and most judges want incarceration as part of the sentence. In Colorado Springs recently, it was reported that the police department has seen an increase in Burglaries of businesses, construction sites, and new construction. Residential theft and Burglaries have not increased – mostly like due to people being home more often. Below, the different types of Burglary will be discussed along with examples and penalties for each charge. Let’s learn together.
In Greeley, Colorado What are the 3 Types of Burglary Charges?
In Greeley, Colorado, there are 3 different types of Burglary: Third Degree Burglary, 2nd Degree Burglary, and First Degree Burglary. The difference between the 3 types of Burglary are significant and dependent on what happens during the alleged crime.
What is the Definition of Third Degree Burglary in Weld County?
The Weld County definition of 3rd Degree Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-204 – is:
In Greeley, Colorado What is the Definition of 2nd Degree Burglary and First Degree Burglary?
In Greeley, Colorado the definition of 2nd Degree Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-203 – is:
First Degree Burglary is similar to Second Degree Burglary, except in addition to the above entrance of a structure the person charged uses or threatens the use of a deadly weapon, menaces or assaults a person, or they are armed with explosives.
In the story above a person committing a Burglary of construction sites, businesses or new builds, that person would mostly be accused of 2nd Degree Burglary unless a cash register or other container is broken into, and then it would be Third Degree Burglary.
What is the Sentence for Burglary in Weld County?
| Third Degree Burglary | Class 5 Felony: 1-3 years in prison (with 2 years mandatory parole); and/or a fine of $1,000-$100,000.
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| 2nd Degree Burglary
2nd Degree Burglary (if there was theft of drugs or firearms) |
A class 4 felony consisting of: a fine between $2,000 and $500,000, 2 to 6 years in the Department of Corrections, 3 years of Parole
Class 3 felony consisting of: a fine between $3,000 and $750,000, 4 to 12 years in DOC, 5 years of Parole
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| First Degree Burglary | Class 3 Felony: 4-12 years in prison (with 5-years mandatory parole), and/or a fine of $3,000-$750,000.
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If you or a loved one have been accused of Second Degree Burglary, or another Burglary offense, exercise your right to remain silent! You may think talking to the Greeley Police will help, it won’t. Call 970-616-6009 to meet with one of our aggressive and skilled criminal defense lawyers today! Together, we can protect your future.
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