According to Fort Collins Police reports, property crimes were the most commonly charged crimes in Fort Collins last year. The most popular property crimes reported were Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Trespass, and Theft. Now, these are just the crimes reported, not actual arrests, but the trend remains the same – property crimes are popular in Larimer County.
Larimer County Criminal Mischief Attorney: Destruction, Damage, and Vandalism
Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 – is charged in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park when the personal property of another (including shared property) is damaged. According to the article there were 1, 240 reports of property damage in Fort Collins, making it the most reported crime. Criminal Mischief can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the value of the items damaged or the cost of the damage. For example, if a person scratched another’s car and the cost of repair was $350, then it would be charged as a class 2 misdemeanor.
Fort Collins Theft Lawyer Near Me: Shoplifting – Common Property Crimes
The second most popular crime reported in Larimer County was Theft. Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 – is charged when a person takes something of value with the intent of not giving it back. Shoplifting was a popularly reported crime, where stores call in instances where their merchandise was taken without paying. Stealing items from cars was also highly reported. Theft, like Criminal Mischief is charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the value of the items taken.
Burglary and Trespass in Larimer County
The final property related crimes that were in the top 10 crimes reported in Fort Collins is Trespassing and Burglary. Trespassing – C.R.S. 18-4-502, 503, and 504 – is charged when a person unlawfully enters or remains on the property of another. When taken one step further, and there is an intent to commit another crime while Trespassing, Burglary – C.R.S. 18-4-202 and 203 – is charged. Depending on the circumstances, Trespassing is a misdemeanor or felony, while Burglary is a felony.
If you or someone you love has been charged with, arrested for, or accused of Criminal Mischief, Theft, Trespassing or 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 consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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