Being charged with theft results in penalties, fines, and jail terms. In Colorado, several situations can be defined as theft, including retaining a valuable thing for more than 72 hours after the agreed-upon time for return. If you are charged with a theft felony,...
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When do Colorado theft offenses become felonies?
Theft and other property crimes have financial consequences for the victim. Theft could involve someone slipping a package of batteries in their pocket at a store, or it might involve someone stealing thousands of dollars in personal property from a single individual....
What’s the long-term impact of a felony conviction?
A criminal conviction remains on your record forever, unless you're lucky enough to be one of those select few who qualifies for an expungement or pardon. Convicted defendants are likely to face "collateral consequences" that extend far beyond their incarceration --...
“Porch piracy” can be a serious offense in Colorado
Tis the season for lots and lots of packages to be delivered to households and businesses everywhere. It happens every year around the holiday season, and this year is expected to see bigger-than-normal home deliveries as people everywhere are increasingly doing their...
Where can I find employment as a felon?
As you search for employment in Colorado, you may come across a roadblock to securing a position. Many employers conduct criminal background checks, and if you have a felony on your record, they will not hire you. Trying to secure a job and coming up short every time...
Understanding felony theft in Colorado
According to Colorado laws, felony theft happens when someone intentionally steals someone else’s property with a value of at least $2,000. The Denver Post says that theft is among the crimes that are increasing faster in Colorado in comparison to the rest of the...
Forensic changes are changing the way police hunt suspects
Over a year ago, authorities in California finally tracked down an infamous rapist and murderer known as "the Golden State Killer." The suspect was now in his 70s and the crimes had been committed in the mid-1970s and mid-1980s -- but he had been identified through a...
A juror’s regrets, other events lead to questions about verdict
A juror in a notorious Florida triple murder case recently voted to convict a man of the crimes but days later called the Broward County judge who presided over the case to say he regretted his decision. Now, the convicted man's defense attorneys want to speak to the...
Aggravated assault a serious charge in Florida
The word "assault" conjures up images of a punch in the stomach or a slap across the face. Aggravated assault, however, is much more serious than that. In Florida, it can be a serious crime, depending on several factors that include whether a weapon was used, the...
What is an aggravated felony in Florida?
If convicted of an aggravated felony, an immigrant in Florida and throughout the nation can face some of the most severe punishments possible. A conviction on an aggravated felony charge, either state or federal, can cause someone to be deported and barred from almost...