Category: Theft

Most people think of a bad construction deal as a civil matter, like a breach of contract, a lien, or a lawsuit. But under Colorado law, mishandling construction project funds can turn into a criminal case, and contractors in Larimer County are often caught off guard by how easily it happens. Fort Collins Statute Regarding a Trust for Construction Funds: Continue Reading

Shoplifting is one of the most frequently charged Theft offenses in Larimer County courts, and it can happen to people who never expected to face criminal charges like a busy parent who walked out with an unscanned item, a teenager who made an impulsive decision, or someone accused after a misunderstanding at self-checkout. As Loveland criminal defense lawyers, we regularly Continue Reading

Few criminal charges are as misunderstood as Theft. Many people assume that unless they robbed a bank or walked out of a store with thousands of dollars in merchandise, the consequences must be minor. The reality in Colorado is far more nuanced and far more serious than most people expect. A Theft charge can be either a petty offense, a Continue Reading

Colorado has made a significant change to its theft laws, and it’s one that catches a lot of people off guard. Under a new statute, stealing a firearm is now its own criminal offense, and it is treated much more seriously than ordinary theft. If you live in Larimer County, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, Wellington, Timnath, Berthoud, Laporte, Continue Reading

A Shoplifting arrest in Larimer County can be stressful, embarrassing, and confusing. Many people charged with Shoplifting have never been in trouble before, yet suddenly find themselves facing criminal charges, possible jail time, and a permanent record that can affect their future. If you’ve been accused of Shoplifting in Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, Wellington, Berthoud, or anywhere in Larimer Continue Reading

Theft is one of the most commonly charged crimes in Loveland and Fort Collins, Colorado, but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. From shoplifting to complex financial crimes, Theft offenses can carry serious penalties, even for first-time offenders. At O’Malley Law Office, we regularly defend individuals facing Theft related charges across Colorado. Below are answers to some of the most frequently Continue Reading

Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Loveland when a person is accused of taking something of value with the intent of not giving it back. Colorado law enforcement is investigating a major Theft – almost 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 game consoles were stolen out of a semi. According to the report, the semi driver stopped in Colorado and before Continue Reading

Theft is charged in Loveland and Fort Collins when a person takes something of value with the intent of never giving it back. I don’t know about how you feel about it, but I think the candy this time of year is something special- especially the Cadbury eggs! My personal favorites are the mini eggs, but apparently one man had Continue Reading

Motor Vehicle Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County, when a person is accused of unlawfully exercising control over a vehicle without permission. A man recently caught his car theft on video – and he even tried to run down the thief! According to the report, the Colorado man had started his car and walked back to his Continue Reading

Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of taking something that doesn’t belong to them, without permission, with the intent to keep it from them permanently. Often in news stories and on social media, when someone is reporting on a Theft, they also use the terms Robbery and Burglary. While both can involve Continue Reading