Archives for: June 4th, 2021

Police May Be Overzealous as Denver Auto Thefts Surge
Jun 4
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Grand Theft Auto | Theft Crimes

In the United States, control of the property you own is seen as a fundamental right. Colorado adheres to that principle, which is why the state takes theft very seriously.

It’s been reported recently that, in the first quarter of 2021, vehicle theft in Denver increased by 114 percent compared to the same time period in the previous year. This has resulted in police keeping a sharper eye out for auto theft than ever before – since the economic impact [...]

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What Happens When You Steal from a Colorado Hotel?
Aug 9
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

Taking a couple of towels or a pillow from a hotel room may not seem to be a big deal. While it’s true that hotels build losses due to theft into their annual budgets, it’s still a crime to take something from one that doesn’t belong to you.

In Colorado, the penalties you may face from theft are based on the value of the property taken. Here’s what you need to know about theft in Colorado that may give you [...]

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Lesser-Known Colorado Theft Crime Charges to Watch Out For
Nov 21
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

When people think about crimes that involve stealing, some immediate types of thefts tend to come to mind. Grand theft auto, perhaps. Shoplifting. Breaking and entering. Mugging. Maybe identity theft.

All of these are commonly listed kinds of theft crime charges. However, there are lots of different ways that people can commit theft, and Colorado has quite a few crimes on the books that are less well-known… but can still cause problems for you if you end up being charged.[...]

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Do Colorado Theft Crimes Have a Statute of Limitations?
Jul 16
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Statute of Limitation | Theft Crimes

The short answer to this question: yes.

Every  criminal offense on the books has a corresponding statute of limitations. That is — there is a limit to how long prosecutors have to file charges against someone they believe has committed a crime.

In most cases, this is defined as a certain amount of time from the point a crime occurs. In today’s post, however, we specifically explore the sentencing and penalties for Colorado theft crimes, and the statutes of limitations [...]

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What Is a “Felony Theft Threshold,” and Does Colorado Have One?
Mar 10
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Felonies | Theft Crimes

When someone is arrested for theft in Colorado, the charge can be classified as a petty theft, a misdemeanor, or a felony. What determines the seriousness of the charge? In most cases it’s pretty simple: the value of the items that were taken.

There are multiple classes of misdemeanor theft charges, but at a certain point these switch over and become felonies. That point is called the “felony theft threshold.” Basically, it’s the point at which the value of the [...]

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