In Fort Collins and Larimer County, prior to June 5, 2023 an allegation of someone stealing another’s car or truck was charged as Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft. However, recently, the governor signed a new law modifying Motor Vehicle Theft. Now, going forward, there are three degrees of Motor Vehicle Theft – Motor Vehicle Theft in the First Degree, Motor Vehicle Continue Reading
Category: Theft
What is the Difference Between Theft and Robbery in Fort Collins, Colorado Courts?
Crimes like Robbery and Theft have differences in their definitions and meaning, even though most of the things which define them are the same. In Fort Collins, Colorado Courts, judges and prosecutors are required to follow legal definitions created by our legislature, when you are accused of a crime. Theft and Robbery both involve the taking of the property of Continue Reading
Larimer County Theft Attorney Armed Shoplifter Charged with Theft
In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Theft is charged when a person is accused of taking something belonging to another with the intent to never give it back. A shoplifter was recently given a summons for Theft after he left a Kohls store with a bag full of merchandise he never paid for. According to the report, police were called Continue Reading
Fort Collins Theft Lawyer Man Steals Skelton and Chair Off Front Porch
Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of taking something of value with the intent to not give it back. For many, holidays mean decorating and often, the decorating includes adding fun things around the outside of their house to show the spirit. As Halloween is the October holiday, it wouldn’t be unusual Continue Reading
Theft Attorney in Fort Collins Tik Tok ‘Kia Challenge’ Teaches How to Commit Motor Vehicle Theft
Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of taking something of value that doesn’t belong to them with this intent of keeping it from the owner. If the item of value is a car, truck, van, or other type of vehicle, then Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft is charged. Recently, an uptick in car Continue Reading
Unlawful Acts – Theft Detection Devices Fort Collins, Colorado
Did you know that carrying a magnet in your pocket can be seen as a crime? Or having extra pockets sewn into your jacket can land you with jail time and a hefty fine? Well, that is exactly what the Theft Detection Device statue – C.R.S. 18-4-417 – states. This law is set-up to encompass any tool, device, or scheme Continue Reading
Theft Charges and White Collar Crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Theft charges occur after a person takes someone else’s property (with no intention of returning it) without authorization. The severity of the offense is based on the value of the items which were stolen. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 charges and white collar crime in Continue Reading
Fort Collins Shoplifting Attorney Rampant Retail Theft Causes Stores to Close
While Shoplifting is the term we commonly use to describe stealing from a store, in Fort Collins and Larimer County, this crime would be charged under the broader category of Theft. Recently, nationwide retailer Walgreens announced that it would be closing five more locations in another state due to rampant retail theft. According to the report, the retailer tried to Continue Reading
Fort Collins Theft Attorney Man Charged for Stealing $410,000 Worth of Gas
Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of taking something of value with the intent of not giving it back. With gas prices on the rise, no one is excited about spending the money to fill up their vehicle’s tank. It seems that one man found a way around that problem, and it Continue Reading
Fort Collins Theft Attorney Protect Your Catalytic Converters!
Theft is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person takes something for value from another with the intent of never giving it back. Recently, the Weld County Sheriff made it a point to notify citizens that there has been an uptick in Thefts. Specifically, thieves are targeting catalytic converters. In fact, it is seemingly a problem across Continue Reading