People of all ages and from all walks of life may encounter charges of theft. Colorado courts treat charges of theft seriously. Indeed, individuals charged with theft may face incarceration, probation, and they may be compelled to make restitution to the victims of their alleged theft.
Contact an attorney immediately if you’ve had any interactions with police or with the district attorney’s office about a potential theft case. James Frazier can help you resolve your theft charges. Call James for a free consultation today at (720) 583-5529.
Overview of theft.
Colorado charges a person for theft based on the value of the property at issue. Theft can be charged as a petty offense (or even defrauding an innkeeper if someone dines and dashes). Theft can also be charged as a second degree felony if the property at issue is valued in excess of $1 million. Refer to the following list to get an understanding of the varying degrees of theft in Colorado.
Class 1 Petty Offense
Value of Property: less than $50.
Potential Penalty: up to 6 months in jail, fine.
Class 3 Misdemeanor
Value of Property: between $50 and $300.
Potential Penalty: up to 6 months in jail, fine.
Class 2 Misdemeanor
Value of Property: between $300 and $750.
Potential Penalty: up to 1 year in jail, $1,000 fine.
Class 1 Misdemeanor
Value of Property: Between $750 and $2,000.
Potential Penalty: Up to 18 months in jail, $5,000 fine.
Class 6 Felony
Value of Property: between $2,000 and $5,000.
Potential Penalty: 1 year to 18 months in jail, potential fines.
Class 5 Felony
Value of Property: between $5,000 and $20,000.
Potential Penalty: 1 to 3 years in jail, potential fines.
Class 4 Felony
Value of Property: between $20,000 and $100,000.
Potential Penalty: 2 to 6 years in jail, potential fines.
Class 3 Felony
Value of Property: between $100,000 but not exceeding $1 million.
Potential Penalty: 4 to 12 years in jail, potential fines.
Class 2 Felony
Value of Property: in excess of $1 million.
Potential Penalty: 8 to 24 years in jail, up to $1 million in fines.
Common charges that may accompany a charge of theft include: identity theft, robbery, burglary, fraud, securities fraud, forgery, defrauding an innkeeper, motor vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, and theft from an at risk (usually elderly) victim.
Theft charges and former employers.
Office managers and other employees may be accused of theft by a former or current employer. These matters require extensive document review and case preparation. James will utilize his superior experience with the Colorado state courts to help you resolve allegations related to theft from an employer.
Developing a strategy for your case will involve reviewing your employer's compensation agreement, pay stubs and checks, as well as any potential amendments to your compensation agreement. James will use those documents along with his knowledge of the Colorado court system to develop the strongest defense against your theft allegations.
Securities fraud.
Entrepreneurs may be charged with theft or even securities fraud due to a business venture that results in a loss for investors. Although we as Americans strive to use our capitol to “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps;” sometimes we suffer losses and setbacks. Not all business ventures are profitable. Some investors may become unduly angry or vengeful after suffering losses from an un-profitable business venture. Those vengeful investors may contact the office of the district attorney or even the attorney general about their bad investment.
Colorado’s attorney general works tirelessly to protect investors against losses suffered as the result of deceitful business practices. Yet, sometimes our state’s AG's office can be over zealous in its use of prosecutorial power.
James understands how securities fraud and high value theft cases progress through the Colorado courts. Especially in Denver and Jefferson counties. James will use his extensive experience to help you show the district attorney, the attorney general, or a jury of your peers that you worked tireless to help your investors make money.
Contact James Frazier today for a free consultation about your theft or fraud charge. Call James at (720) 583-5529.
Contact an attorney immediately if you’ve had any interactions with police or with the district attorney’s office about a potential theft case. James Frazier can help you resolve your theft charges. Call James for a free consultation today at (720) 583-5529.
Overview of theft.
Colorado charges a person for theft based on the value of the property at issue. Theft can be charged as a petty offense (or even defrauding an innkeeper if someone dines and dashes). Theft can also be charged as a second degree felony if the property at issue is valued in excess of $1 million. Refer to the following list to get an understanding of the varying degrees of theft in Colorado.
Class 1 Petty Offense
Value of Property: less than $50.
Potential Penalty: up to 6 months in jail, fine.
Class 3 Misdemeanor
Value of Property: between $50 and $300.
Potential Penalty: up to 6 months in jail, fine.
Class 2 Misdemeanor
Value of Property: between $300 and $750.
Potential Penalty: up to 1 year in jail, $1,000 fine.
Class 1 Misdemeanor
Value of Property: Between $750 and $2,000.
Potential Penalty: Up to 18 months in jail, $5,000 fine.
Class 6 Felony
Value of Property: between $2,000 and $5,000.
Potential Penalty: 1 year to 18 months in jail, potential fines.
Class 5 Felony
Value of Property: between $5,000 and $20,000.
Potential Penalty: 1 to 3 years in jail, potential fines.
Class 4 Felony
Value of Property: between $20,000 and $100,000.
Potential Penalty: 2 to 6 years in jail, potential fines.
Class 3 Felony
Value of Property: between $100,000 but not exceeding $1 million.
Potential Penalty: 4 to 12 years in jail, potential fines.
Class 2 Felony
Value of Property: in excess of $1 million.
Potential Penalty: 8 to 24 years in jail, up to $1 million in fines.
Common charges that may accompany a charge of theft include: identity theft, robbery, burglary, fraud, securities fraud, forgery, defrauding an innkeeper, motor vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, and theft from an at risk (usually elderly) victim.
Theft charges and former employers.
Office managers and other employees may be accused of theft by a former or current employer. These matters require extensive document review and case preparation. James will utilize his superior experience with the Colorado state courts to help you resolve allegations related to theft from an employer.
Developing a strategy for your case will involve reviewing your employer's compensation agreement, pay stubs and checks, as well as any potential amendments to your compensation agreement. James will use those documents along with his knowledge of the Colorado court system to develop the strongest defense against your theft allegations.
Securities fraud.
Entrepreneurs may be charged with theft or even securities fraud due to a business venture that results in a loss for investors. Although we as Americans strive to use our capitol to “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps;” sometimes we suffer losses and setbacks. Not all business ventures are profitable. Some investors may become unduly angry or vengeful after suffering losses from an un-profitable business venture. Those vengeful investors may contact the office of the district attorney or even the attorney general about their bad investment.
Colorado’s attorney general works tirelessly to protect investors against losses suffered as the result of deceitful business practices. Yet, sometimes our state’s AG's office can be over zealous in its use of prosecutorial power.
James understands how securities fraud and high value theft cases progress through the Colorado courts. Especially in Denver and Jefferson counties. James will use his extensive experience to help you show the district attorney, the attorney general, or a jury of your peers that you worked tireless to help your investors make money.
Contact James Frazier today for a free consultation about your theft or fraud charge. Call James at (720) 583-5529.
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