Shoplifting: A “Minor” Crime That Can Easily Become a Major One
Jun 23
2017

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Shoplifting | Theft Crimes

A teen girl shoving lipstick into her purse. A man trying on clothes and wearing them as he walks out of the store without paying. A kid taking a toy because he really wanted it. Or maybe a celebrity stealing something from a store when they could have easily paid for it.

These are the kinds of things many of us imagine when we think about shoplifting. It is a “minor” crime that takes little effort, causes little harm, and [...]

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Dissolution of Impact Unit Could Lead to More Property Crimes
Nov 23
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Burglary | Robbery | Theft Crimes

The Colorado Springs Police Department used to have an Impact Unit that worked to handle property crimes. They were very effective, too. Between January and mid-September of this year, the Impact Unit recovered $1 million worth of stolen vehicles, $52,000 worth of stolen property, and made 1,900 arrests related to property crimes.

There was a problem, however. Dedicating officers to the Impact Unit meant that there weren’t enough police patrolling the streets. Many officers were being put at risk, and [...]

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Coloradans Can Lose Their Job for Committing Theft
Nov 7
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

When you think of theft penalties, what do you think of?

Jail time? Fines? Paying the business or property owners back for the things that were stolen? It depends on the type of theft charge you face.

But while all of the above penalties may be assigned in court, consequences do not end with a judge’s gavel. In Colorado, a theft charge or conviction can cost you your job and opportunities for future employment.

No one is safe from these [...]

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What’s the Difference Between Theft and Burglary in Our State?
Jul 25
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes

If you steal, you could be charged with theft.

If you steal, you could be charged with burglary.

What’s the difference?

First off, both charges are very serious. Both burglaries and thefts of over $1,000 are considered felony offenses. The two can also be charged together, along with similar crimes like trespassing.

But theft and burglary are not the same action. Below we will define and explore the penalties for both theft and burglary in Colorado.

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A Breakdown of Theft Charges in Colorado
Mar 28
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

Compared to a lot of other crimes, theft doesn’t really seem that bad. After all, you’re not physically harming or killing anyone. And in the case of something like stealing and using another person’s credit card, most likely the victim won’t even suffer financially because the credit card company will notice the unusual activity and close the account.

No big deal, right?

But it is a big deal, and if you are charged with theft, you’ll learn just how big [...]

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