Possession of Burglary Tools is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person has any item that can be used to break into a home or other building and intends to use the item to commit that offense. A man was recently arrested for Possession of Burglary Tools near singer Taylor Swift’s home. According to the report, the man, who had previously been accused of stalking the singer, was found close to Taylor Swift’s mansion, located on the east coast. The man had travelled from the Midwest and had a backpack full of burglary tools. He claimed to be a friend of the singer’s and was just trying to catch up. Police didn’t buy the story and the man was arrested for the felony.
Larimer County Possession of Burglary Tools Lawyer: Definition of Possession of Burglary Tools
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Possession of Burglary Tools – C.R.S. 18-4-205 – is:
The interesting piece of this crime is not that the person has the tools in their possession, but that you also have to prove their intent to commit a Burglary or break into someone’s home. Walking around with a crowbar is not a crime, however, if someone thinks you have that crowbar to pry open a locked door, then the crowbar becomes a burglary tool. In the case above, the guy’s history with the singer doesn’t do him any favors and makes his presence near her home very suspicious, topped off with the pile of tools found in his bag.
Sentence for Possession of Burglary Tools in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park Possession of Burglary Tools is a class 5 felony. This level felony is punishable by 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Possession of Burglary Tools, 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 your free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.
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