Colorado Burglary Attorney

If you are charged with burglary in Colorado, the prosecution will be trying to prove that you entered or remained on some premises without permission (basically that you trespassed). They must also prove that at the time of entry (or when permission to remain was revoked) you intended to commit some other crime while on the premises.

Second Degree Burglary is the most common burglary charge. It is something of a catch-all, generic burglary charge and only special circumstances will justify the higher charge of First Degree Burglary or the lower charge of Third Degree Burglary. First Degree Burglary usually applies where an assault occurs during the burglary or a deadly weapon is used. Third Degree Burglary applies where certain types of containers are broken into.

The defenses for a burglary charge, like most defenses, will be fact-specific. So you should consult with a burglary lawyer who knows the relevant law and can identify how the facts of your case fit. I can do that for you. Since burglary requires intent to commit some crime other than trespass, there are rules controlling if and how prosecutor can file multiple charges for the same act. This and the intent element of burglary are common grounds for legal fights that can get complex.

Second and First Degree Burglary are felony offenses in Colorado. So people accused of burglary face very serious sentencing that potentially includes years in prison. This is a charge to take seriously. I am ready to defend you against these serious charges. Call me for a free consultation, and I will explain what I can do for you.