Category: Theft

CO Streamlines Unemployment System After 20+ Fraud Claims

Feb 4
2021

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Categories: Computer Crimes | Fraud | Identity Theft | Theft | Unemployment Fraud

The U.S. economy hasn’t been as stable as many of us are used to. In fact, unemployment claim filings have remained high for nearly a year.

If you are part of the 6 percent of Coloradoans still struggling to find employment, tapping into resources a bit more than legally allowed may have crossed your mind.

If so, you certainly aren’t the only one. Colorado has reported a spike in unemployment

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Denver Grinch Stealing Xmas, but Won’t Face Theft Charges

Jan 7
2021

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Categories: Shoplifting | Theft

Christmas is a time to share – and a time to shower others with gestures of goodwill and happiness.

Even the Grinch, who found it in his heart to return all the gifts to Whoville (and bring some cheer to Littleton in real life) understood the error of his ways. Real life isn’t quite as simple as recognizing why you did something wrong, though. The difference between those who are

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Denver Averages 85 Property Crimes Per Day in 2020

Oct 28
2020

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Categories: Arson | Burglary | Property Crimes | Theft | Trespassing

This past year has been absolutely chaotic. The COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and an intense Presidential election have left everyone on edge. To add even more fuel to the fire, property crimes throughout Denver have been rising.

The Property Crime 2020 Crime Report was released by the Denver Post in late September. Statistics from the report are not promising.

Property Crimes in Denver, 2020

Denver has reported 22,321 property crimes

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In Colorado, Stealing Can Cost You Your Job

Aug 15
2019

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Categories: Criminal Defense | Theft

 

In the Colorado criminal justice system, theft and stealing are umbrella terms that encompass a variety of criminal behaviors. Our courts consider theft to be any act that takes something of value from someone else without authorization or through lies or aggression.

 

This broad definition means you can be charged with theft or stealing in Colorado for actions like shoplifting, embezzlement, false pretense, or even the unauthorized sale

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There’s a Big Difference between Theft and Robbery in Colorado

Jun 1
2019

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Categories: Robbery | Theft

 

While the images that come to mind when we hear either term may be different, there’s actually a very thin line between theft and robbery crimes. Sometimes offenders were never even planning to cross it, but when they do, it makes a world of difference in the consequences one may face.

 

Take one Colorado Springs suspect, for instance, who may have thought the home he was attempting to

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