Castle Rock Burglary Lawyer | Douglas County Burglary Attorney
First Degree Burglary in Castle Rock and Lone Tree | Definition of First Degree Burglary
In Castle Rock and Lone Tree, Colorado, First Degree Burglary, C.R.S. 18-4-202, charges occur whenever a person enters or remains unlawfully in a building or occupied structure with intent to commit a crime other than Trespassing. 1st Degree Burglary charges also occur whenever someone (while committing Burglary) assaults or menaces any person, is armed with explosives or uses, possesses or threatens the use of a deadly weapon.
Second Degree Burglary Lawyer in Parker and Castle Rock | What is 2nd Degree Burglary in Colorado?
In Parker and Castle Rock, Colorado, Second Degree Burglary, C.R.S. 18-4-203, charges occur whenever a person breaks into, enters unlawfully in, or remains unlawfully after a lawful or unlawful entry in a building or occupied structure with intent to commit a crime. Because no one was assaulted or menaced, and because no weapon or explosives were used in the commission of Burglary, it is a less serious degree of Burglary.
Third Degree Burglary in Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch, Colorado | What is 3rd Degree Burglary?
In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Castle Rock, Third Degree Burglary, C.R.S. 18-4-204, charges occur whenever a person enters or breaks into any vault, safe, cash register, coin vending machine, product dispenser, money depository, safety deposit box, coin telephone, coin box, or other apparatus or equipment whether or not coin operated. The person committing 3rd Degree Burglary would have to have the intent to commit a crime.
Possession of Burglary Tools Lawyer in Douglas County, Colorado
In Douglas County, Colorado, Possession of Burglary Tools, C.R.S. 18-4-205, charges occur whenever a person possesses entry or shoplifting tools like pliers or screwdrivers to commit an offense involving forcible entry into premises or theft by a physical taking (such as from a store). The person committing Possession of Burglary tools would have to intend to use the tool or know that someone intended to use the tools to commit a crime.
Castle Rock Burglary Criminal Lawyer: Call Us at 303-265-1950
If you are facing charges of Burglary in Douglas County, call a Castle Rock Burglary lawyer at Sawyer Legal Group immediately. A Burglary conviction can lead to possible imprisonment, fines and a criminal record. The sooner you involve a criminal defense attorney, the better. Evidence often gets lost in a Burglary case as time passes, so it is vital you consult a criminal defense attorney Sawyer Legal Group as soon as possible.