Burglary is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person unlawfully enters a location with the intent to commit another crime. Often, we associate Burglary with breaking into someone’s home and stealing. However, as you will see with today’s new story, any other crime (not just Theft) can apply to this criminal charge. Three bail bondsman were recently arrested and charged with Burglary and Kidnapping after trying to apprehend someone who had failed to appear at court and had an active warrant. The bondsman had contacted law enforcement for assistance, but the officers would not pursue the wanted person in the home, as it was a third person’s house and no one was answering the call to open the door. The police left the residence only to get called back when someone inside the home called 911 to report that there was a break in. Upon arriving, it was determined that the bondsmen illegally entered the residence. The three bounty hunters (along with the person they were trying to apprehend) were arrested.
Larimer County Bounty Hunter Burglary Lawyer | Second Degree Burglary in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Second Degree Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-203 – is:
So, for the case above, the bounty hunters allegedly:
- broke into the residence
- with the intent to take the wanted person (Kidnapping)
Second Degree Burglary is a class 3 felony if it is the burglary of a dwelling.
Second Degree Kidnapping Attorney in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Second Degree Kidnapping – C.R.S. 18-3-302 – is defined as:
(2) Any person who takes, entices, or decoys away any child not his own under the age of eighteen years with intent to keep or conceal the child from his parent or guardian or with intent to sell, trade, or barter such child for consideration commits second degree kidnapping.
Because the bail bondsmen broke into the home, it removed any possible lawful justification for apprehending the man. It then became a case of moving the person without consent. Second Degree Kidnapping is a class 3 felony, unless specific aggravating factors are present, which do not seem to apply to this case.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Burglary, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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