Loveland Trespassing Defense Attorney
Burglary of a Car is Charged as Trespass in Colorado

Trespassing is charged in Loveland and Fort Collins when a person is accused of illegally entering or remaining somewhere they are not authorized to be. Burglary is a step further, where someone trespasses with the intent to commit another crime. However, if it is the Burglary of a car, it is charged as First Degree Criminal Trespass in Colorado – make it make sense? A man was recently charged with this crime after he entered a police impound lot, went into an RV and took things out of it. He ran when confronted, but was eventually apprehended. He was arrested and charged with First Degree Trespassing for the RV and Second Degree Trespassing for the impound lot.

Criminal Trespass Lawyer in Larimer County: How is First Degree Criminal Trespass Charged in Colorado?

The Larimer County, Colorado law definition First Degree Criminal Trespass – C.R.S. 18-4-502 – is:

Based on the information provided, the man would be charged under subsection (b) for entering the RV unlawfully and committing Theft (a crime therein).

Penalty for 1^st Degree Trespassing in Fort Collins

In Fort Collins and Loveland, 1^st Degree Trespassing is charged differently based on the subsection under which a person is charged. For a charge under subsection (a), it is a class 1 misdemeanor, but can be charged as a class 6 felony if the someone is in the dwelling when the Trespassing occurs. For a charge under subsection (b), it is a class 1 misdemeanor. A class 1 misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail. The sentencing range for the class 6 felony is 12 to 18 months in the Colorado Department of Corrections.

If you or someone you love has been charged with Trespassing, 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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