Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401, is charged in Fort Collins and Loveland, CO when a person knowingly takes anything of value from another person without that other person’s consent. Theft can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in Colorado, generally depending on the value of the thing(s) stolen. It doesn’t matter if you were accused of shoplifting, embezzlement, or another type of Theft – what matters is how much the item(s) was worth. If you’ve been charged with Theft, act now to protect your future, and contact the best Larimer County Theft lawyers today to discuss your case.
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Larimer County Court Definition of Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401
The Larimer County Court definition of Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401, is:
(a) Intends to deprive the other person permanently of the use or benefit of the thing of value; (b) Knowingly uses, conceals, or abandons the thing of value in such manner as to deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit; (c) Uses, conceals, or abandons the thing of value intending that such use, concealment, or abandonment will deprive the other person permanently of its use or benefit; (d) Demands any consideration to which he or she is not legally entitled as a condition of restoring the thing of value to the other person; (e) Knowingly retains the thing of value more than seventy-two hours after the agreed-upon time of return in any lease or hire agreement; or (f) Intentionally misrepresents or withholds a material fact for determining eligibility for a public benefit and does so for the purpose of obtaining or retaining public benefits for which the person is not eligible.
What is the Difference Between Misdemeanor Theft and Felony Theft in Loveland?
Theft can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in Loveland. The difference between misdemeanor Theft and felony Theft is the value of the item(s) stolen. If the item(s) is valued at $1,999 or less, the defendant will be charged with misdemeanor Theft. Felony Theft is charged when the object(s) is worth $2,000 or more.
Important to know is that if a person commits Theft twice or more within a period of 6 months, those acts will be charged as one single count of Theft. For example, if you stole a laptop valued at $1,500 from a store, then you came back and stole that same laptop again two months later, you would not be charged with two counts of misdemeanor Theft. You would be charged with one count of felony Theft because the total value of the items you took within a 6-month period was $3,000.
Penalties for a Theft Conviction in Fort Collins: Larimer County Jail / Colorado Prison Time and More
Penalties for a Theft conviction in Fort Collins include Larimer County Jail or Colorado prison time, fines, and more. See the table below for possible penalties:
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If you have been accused of Theft, you need the best criminal defense lawyer to represent you, regardless of the circumstances. Don’t wait, and give our attorneys a call today to ensure that your future is protected.
Have you been charged with Theft? Remember to be always smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Then call 970-658-0007 to get in contact with a top Fort Collins criminal defense lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office today. Together, we can protect your future.
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