Theft crimes in Douglas County and throughout Colorado range from a petty offense to a felony. Misdemeanor theft is charged when the value of the item(s) stolen falls within a specific range. Stealing another’s smartphone, wireless headphones, wallet, or even cash often leads to misdemeanor theft charges. Taking a jointly owned item without permission can […]
Second-degree burglary in Douglas County, Colorado is a felony offense that involves entering or breaking into a building or occupied structure intending to commit a crime. While sometimes this crime involves breaking and entering, charges can also result for sticking around somewhere with criminal intent. Whether your purpose for entry was criminal mischief, theft, or […]
Protection orders in Douglas County, Colorado prohibit many different actions. With one misstep or flaw in judgement, a restrained person can face significant penalties. Being too close to a victim’s property, contacting them electronically, or crossing some other boundary a judge has put in place can land defendants in jail. Firearm possession and alcohol / […]
Domestic violence in Parker, Colorado is a sentence enhancer that accompanies crimes against current or former romantic partners or those who are parents of the same child. Often charged alongside assault or harassment, offenses involving DV include heightened punishments. With Colorado’s mandatory arrest laws and quick implementation of a protection order, consequences are immediate. Whether […]
Unlawful drug possession in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, or Parker involves having control over certain substances without a prescription. Other than marijuana (in specific amounts), all types of narcotics apply. The amount of cocaine, heroin, or prescription pain meds a defendant is accused of possessing makes a large impact on the charge itself, as Colorado […]
Many different acts can lead to allegations of animal cruelty in Douglas County, Colorado. Mistreatment, neglect, and abuse are all terms that seem to hover around this charge. However, we often see defendants falsely accused by a neighbor who misunderstood the situation or where an animal is sick or injured from other causes. Temperature extremes […]
When assault is charged in the 1st degree in Colorado there is typically an allegation that a person purposefully and seriously injured another. Whether done with physical force or a deadly weapon, the consequences of a first-degree assault conviction are severe. However, it isn’t uncommon for a prosecutor to overcharge as a means of manipulating […]
Obstructing peace officers in Parker, Highlands Ranch, or Castle Rock involves several different actions that impair or hinder their duties. This even applies to law enforcement animals throughout Douglas, Elbert, and Arapahoe County. Threats of violence, use of force, and interfering with officers can be a costly choice. While instinct might tell someone to intervene […]
Reckless driving in Highlands Ranch, Colorado can be charged if law enforcement believes you drove with disregard for another’s safety. This traffic crime can apply to operating a car, truck, SUV, or van, as well as a scooter or bike. While this particular offense does require the person behind the wheel to be aware of […]
Using threats or actions to strike fear in another person can be considered menacing in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, or Parker. If someone fears injury based on what you said or did to them, significant criminal charges can follow. Furthermore, if a deadly weapon is involved at some point, the charges escalate substantially. While sometimes […]
