With Christmas right around the corner, the pressure to get loved ones the perfect gift is on. People will do almost anything to get their kids the presents on the top of their list. Some people, though, might just go too far. In another state, two men allegedly devised a plan to steal toys from a Walmart. One man fell to the ground clutching his chest and creating a diversion, while the other wheeled a cart full of toys out the doors while security was distracted. Once the man was out in the car with the toys loaded, the man faking the heart attack got up and walked out the door to join him. Both men were later identified and arrested for Theft.
What is Theft in Greeley?
In layman’s terms, Colorado law defines Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 – as taking something of value from someone with the intent of never giving it back. The punishment for Theft in Greeley, Windsor and Evans is based on the value of the item taken.
The misdemeanor Theft classes are:
- A class 3 misdemeanor if the value of the item is between $50 and $299.99
- A class 2 misdemeanor if the value of the item is between $300 and $749.99
- A class 1 misdemeanor if the value of the item is between $750 and $1,999.99
The Felony Theft classes are as follows:
- A class 6 felony if the value of the item is between $2,000 and $4,999.99
- A class 5 felony if the value of the item is between $5,000 and $19,999.99
- A class 4 felony if the value the item is between $20,000 and $99.999.99
- A class 3 felony if the value of the item is between $100,000 and $999,999.99
- A class 2 felony if the value of the item is $1,000,000 or more.
A misdemeanor can be punishable with serving time in Weld, Morgan or Logan County Jail, while a felony can involve prison time served in the Department of Corrections.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for Theft, 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 will meet you at our downtown Fort Collins office. 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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