As defense attorneys in Greeley, the irony of a story really struck me as humorous, so I thought I would share. A woman and her male neighbor were not getting along well after the man agreed to testify against the woman’s ex-boyfriend. The woman started to make up and spread rumors about the man in retaliation. The neighbor chose the higher ground and posted a sign of the ten commandments on his property, in a place she would easily be able to view it. The woman apparently didn’t read the commandments very carefully, because she stole the sign and had her young son shoot BBs at it. All this was caught on a surveillance video, but when the woman was questioned she totally blamed her son for the theft and destruction of property! The woman was arrested and charged with Theft and Criminal Mischief.
Weld County Theft Lawyer: What is the Definition and Sentence?
In Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Theft is taking something of value from someone with the intention of never giving it back. Theft can be charged as a petty offense, misdemeanor, or felony depending on the value of the items taken. Anytime a person is accused, arrested, given a citation, or presented with a summons for a Theft under $2,000, they will be facing petty offense or misdemeanor charges.
Petty and Misdemeanor Theft Offenses:
|
Class 1 Petty Offense Theft |
Class 3 Misdemeanor Theft | Class 2 Misdemeanor Theft |
Class 1 Misdemeanor Theft |
|
| Item Value or Price Range | Less than $50 | $50 to $299 | $300 to $749 | $750 to $1,999 |
| Maximum Penalty | *$500 fine
*6 months in Weld County Jail |
*$750 fine
*6 months in Morgan County Jail |
*$1,000 fine
*12 months in Logan County Jail |
*$5,000
*18 months in Weld County Jail |
Have you been charged with Theft or Criminal Mischief? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Theft or Criminal Mischief? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Greeley Criminal Mischief Attorney: What is the Definition and Sentence?
In Greeley, Evans, and Erie, the definition of Criminal Mischief – C.R.S. 18-4-501 – is:
Because the woman damaged the sign after she took it, she would be facing the Criminal Mischief charge as well. Criminal Mischief, like Theft, is charged as a felony or misdemeanor based on the amount of damage caused:
| Class of Larimer County Crime |
Aggregate Damage of Property Harmed in Weld County |
| Class 2 Felony Criminal Mischief | $1,000,000 or more |
| Class 3 Felony Criminal Mischief | $100,000 to $999,999 |
| Class 4 Felony Criminal Mischief | $20,000 to $99,999 |
| Class 5 Felony Criminal Mischief | $5,000 to $19,999 |
| Class 6 Felony Criminal Mischief | $1,000 to $4,999 |
| Class 1 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | $750 to $999 |
| Class 2 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | $300 to $749 |
| Class 3 Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief | Less than $300 |
Probably, the woman would be facing a class 3 misdemeanor for damaging the sign. Even if it was so damaged it needed to be replaced entirely, it most likely did not cost more than $300.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Criminal Mischief or Theft, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley Christian criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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