Theft is a crime in Colorado Springs that involves obtaining, keeping, or taking control of an item that isn’t yours. It is either charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the total value of the items. Theft charges can result from a variety of different situations. Taking a loan against something of value that […]
Theft is defined in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker as taking something from someone with the intention of not giving it back. There are many different forms theft can take. It can be charged after a person takes a lipstick off the shelf and puts it in their pocket, not intending to pay. Theft […]
Unemployment fraud charges in Douglas County, Colorado stem from making false statements to obtain unemployment benefits. This theft offense also often involves individuals withholding information that pertains to their financial situation or job search. Penalties for conviction can include jail time, fines, and penalty payments based on the value of the fraud. Any accusations or […]
Theft in Douglas County, Colorado is a criminal charge that can result from intentionally stealing someone else’s property. Anytime the value of the items stolen reaches or exceeds $2,000, felony theft applies. As prices of things we use every day continues to rise, felony theft charges are closer than one might think. Local police are […]
‘Rock Watch’ Program in Castle Rock & Theft Charges The purpose of ‘Rock Watch’, a program started by the Castle Rock Police Department, is intended to create “secure private map of locations with cameras. That way, if a crime happens in your area, police know who to contact quickly for any possible video footage” (Castle […]
There is a special section of the Colorado law regarding crimes against any at-risk persons, and the penalties are steep. Basically, if you are accused of committing a crime and the victim is considered at-risk, the sentences are much more severe. A man was recently charged with Theft Against an At-Risk Person after his grandfather’s life […]
Theft, C.R.S. 18-4-401, can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor in Castle Rock and Parker, Colorado. Misdemeanor Theft can result in a county jail sentence or probation sentence, while felony Theft can result in a Colorado Department of Corrections sentence. Minor theft cases (such as Shoplifting Theft) involving items less than $100 in value, or […]
Forgery is charged in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, and Parker when a person illegally creates or alters an official document. Three people involved in the real estate business were recently arrested for Forgery and Theft after it was discovered they were using forged bank statements to deceive an elderly woman into selling two duplexes she […]
