A Colorado man is facing multiple counts of Theft – C.R.S. 18-4-401 and Forgery – C.R.S. 18-5-102 in Weld County. According to reports, he allegedly swindled millions of dollars from investors in Greeley and throughout Weld County. Allegedly, the man worked with a real estate appraiser – together, they sold real estate they didn’t actually own. These charges are serious in Morgan, Logan and Sedgwick County – the man should work with an experienced criminal defense attorney in order to protect his future.
What is Theft?
Theft is a broad offense that is charged whenever something of value is used or taken by another person without their authorization and deprives the owner of the use of the item. This includes anything of value, money, or items of value. In the real estate theft case, the man deprived people of their money. Many people had to file for bankruptcy after his theft.
What is Forgery?
Forgery is charged in Greeley, Windsor and Johnstown when a person, with the intent to defraud, creates or misuses documents which are false, such as a deed, public record, money, stock, bonds, etc. Because the man in Weld County created and used false documents which misrepresented the true value of property (with the intent to defraud), he has been charged with Forgery as well as Theft.
What is the Sentence for Theft and Forgery in Weld County?
The severity of Theft is determined by the amount which was stolen. Because more than $20,000 was stolen, the man has most likely been charged with class 3 felony Theft. Forgery is a class 5 felony. The man in Weld County is facing 14 criminal counts of Theft, Forgery and Racketeering. If he is convicted of all criminal offenses, he could be looking at a serious amount of time in the Colorado Department of Corrections. The judge will most likely determine whether the accused will serve his sentences consecutively (one after the other, resulting in a much longer time in prison) or concurrently (all sentences are served at the same time, resulting in less time in prison). If you have been charged with multiple criminal offenses, it is very important for your future that you work with an experienced criminal lawyer who has successfully defended good people like you in court. Don’t put your future in the hands of an inexperienced lawyer or overworked public defender.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Theft or Forgery in Weld, Larimer, or Elbert County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact and experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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