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Possession of Burglary Tools Lawyer in Douglas County, Colorado

C.R.S. 18-4-205

Possession of Burglary Tools

Did you know that you can be arrested for possessing entry or shoplifting tools, even if you have never used them to commit a crime? If a Douglas County Sheriff believes that you intended to use the tools, or knew that someone was planning to use them to commit burglary, then you will be facing serious charges in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Definition of C.R.S. 18-4-205:

(1)  A person commits possession of burglary tools if he possesses any explosive, tool, instrument, or other article adapted, designed, or commonly used for committing or facilitating the commission of an offense involving forcible entry into premises or theft by a physical taking, and intends to use the thing possessed, or knows that some person intends to use the thing possessed, in the commission of such an offense.
(2)  Possession of burglary tools is a class 5 felony.
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Penalty for Possession of Burglary Tools in Castle Rock

In Castle Rock, Colorado, Possession of Burglary Tools is a class 5 felony. This means that if convicted, you will be facing 1-3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, and a fine between $1,000 – $100,000.

What can be considered a “Burglary Tool” in Douglas County?

Common tools like a screwdriver or a hammer could be considered a burglary tool under the wrong circumstances in Douglas County. Other items that can be considered a burglary tool are

  • bolt cutters
  • lock picks
  • explosives
  • crowbars
  • master keys
  • pliers

As the definition states, anything that is commonly used for burglary, or anything that is modified or designed to be used to force entry into a premise or to commit theft, will be considered a Burglary Tool.

 

Charged with Possession of Burglary Tools?

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Don’t let a petty theft charge or a misdemeanor trespass charge turn into a class 5 felony. If you are facing charges for Possession of Burglary Tools in Douglas County, contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Sawyer Legal Group today at 303-265-1950. Together, we can protect your future.

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