A man from another state was caught through a DNA match from hair on his beard. How did the police get his beard hair? Well, when he allegedly entered a woman’s house armed with a knife, the woman grabbed his beard before he fled. The beard hair was sent off for DNA testing and was linked to the 54 year old man. He is being held without bail and is charged with First Degree Burglary.
What is First Degree Burglary in Weld County?
C.R.S. 18-4-202 – First Degree Burglary is defined by Colorado law as:
In layman’s terms, it means unlawfully entering or remaining on someone’s property with the intent to commit another crime, which includes harm or threats to harm another person. In Weld, Morgan and Logan County, Burglary is much like Trespass / Trespassing, with the added element of committing a separate crime like Theft or Assault.
Most commonly, Burglary is charged when a person breaks into a house to steal something of value.
Most commonly, Burglary is charged when a person breaks into a house to steal something of value. It usually only becomes a First Degree Burglary when the burglar is surprised by someone’s presence in the home. Often we see cases where the alleged burglar had no intention of hurting anyone, yet panics when a homeowner startles him or her. In this alarm, they hurt or threaten to hurt the homeowner just so they can try and get out of the house.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for Burglary in Greely, Evans or Windsor, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-616-6009. We can also meet with your friend or family member at the Weld County jail. Together, we can protect your future.
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