Denver Theft Lawyer

Being arrested for a theft offense is a serious matter, regardless of the value of the property for which you have been accused. You could be facing fines, probation, and a jail or prison sentence, even for relatively inexpensive property. Whether you were incorrectly identified by a witness or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, DeChant Law is here to help. Denver theft lawyer Reid DeChant is more than prepared to get started on your legal defense strategy.

Theft Penalties in Colorado

The severity of the offense is equal to the value of the items stolen. However, other factors such as use of force, threat of force, or coercion can also increase the penalties. Similarly, if the property in question is a controlled substance or firearm, the penalties are also likely to increase.

• Petty Offense—Value of stolen property is less than $300.
  • Up to 10 days in jail and a fine of up to $300.
• Class 2 Misdemeanor—Value of stolen property is between $300 and $1,000.
  • Up to 120 days in jail and a fine of up to $750.
• Class 1 Misdemeanor—Value of stolen property is between $1,000 and $2,000.
  • Up to a year in jail and fine of up to $1,000.
• Class 6 Felony—Value of stolen property is between $2,000 and $5,000.
  • One year to18 months in prison and fine between $1,000 and $100,000.
• Class 5 Felony—Value of stolen property is between $5,000 and $20,000.
  • One to three years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
• Class 4 Felony—Value of stolen property is between $20,000 and $100,000.
  • PTwo to six years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000.
• Class 3 Felony—Value of stolen property is between $100,000 and $1,000,000.
  • Two to 12 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000.
• Class 2 Felony—Value of stolen property is over $1,000,000.
  • Eight to 24 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000.

Types of Theft in Colorado

• Shoplifting
• Employee theft
• Identity fraud
• Credit card theft
• Other forms of theft via identity fraud
• Federal tax refund theft
• Medicare fraud
• Embezzlement
• Blackmail
• Other forms of white collar crime theft and fraud
• Mail theft and delivery package theft (Amazon, FedEx, UPS)
• Second degree motor vehicle theft
• First degree motor vehicle theft
• Grand theft auto

Carjacking, robbery, armed robbery, and burglary are also forms of theft, but are considered crimes of violence. As such, the degree of felony is not based on the value of the stolen property, but the use of violence, deadly weapons, and whether or not anyone was harmed in the process.

Call a Denver Theft Lawyer Today

Whether your employer accused you of stealing from a cash register, a security guard at a retail store apprehended you for shoplifting, or you are being accused of a white collar crime, Denver theft lawyer Reid DeChant will be in your corner. Call DeChant Law today at 720-634-6789 for a free case evaluation.