Arson is a serious crime that usually causes major property damage and injuries to homeowners and firefighters. While not as common as other crimes, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 4% of fires in the nation in 2019 were intentional. Arsonists may...
Property Crimes
Two vandalism incidents in Colorado in the news
Accounts of vandalism often break into the news when these property crimes inflict damage to public facilities or when they involve a high degree of visibility. The reasons behind the crimes sometimes remain unknown indefinitely. Two recent vandalism incidents in...
What is the difference between robbery and burglary?
Like many people, you may think that robbery and burglary are two words used to describe the same crime. FindLaw explains, however, that these are two different crimes for which the prosecutor must prove different things in order to convict you. Robbery Colorado law...
How does Colorado define criminal mischief?
Colorado law defines criminal mischief as knowingly damaging someone’s real or personal property. This includes property you own jointly with someone else or property you own in which someone else has a proprietary or posssessory interest. FindLaw explains that...
What are the three degrees of burglary?
Criminal charges like burglary impact you in the immediate term and, if considered severe enough, into your life. It can affect your chance of employment and may result in jail time and massive fines. Your job, if facing these charges, is to learn as much as you can...
4 types of property crime
So far in 2020, reported property crimes in the city of Denver have numbered 11,557, according to The Denver Post. This averages to 74.6 per day and 2,266 per month. The actual number of reported property crimes for the most recent month was higher than average at...
Do I have kleptomania?
Facing a shoplifting charge in Colorado may not be something you ever expected to do. However, if you have a problem with stealing items, there may be more going on here than criminal tendencies. In fact, you may have a real mental disorder that is leading to your...
Man charged with property crimes after comic book theft
When people in Boulder and throughout Colorado are arrested for crimes related to theft, there are certain items that are commonly taken. That can include automobiles, jewelry and money. Items that have both nostalgic and financial value are also a frequent target to...
Men arrested on property crimes for bicycle thefts
Colorado property crimes and a conviction for them can lead to significant penalties and extensive problems. These can be linked to the theft of large items and smaller items. Those who are accused might not realize the possibility of jail time, fines and how a...
Make sure to have legal help when facing property crimes
Being accused of property crimes in Boulder can cause a slew of problems. In many instances, people are not even aware that they have committed a crime when they suddenly find themselves under arrest and are facing the prospect of a trial and a variety of penalties....