Category: Burglary

Most people picture someone smashing a window or picking a lock, but in Colorado, it’s much broader than that. Did you know you could face burglary charges just for entering a place you’re not supposed to be—whether or not you take anything? These misconceptions can leave you blindsided if you’ve been accused of burglary.

At the Law Office of Kimberly Diego, our Denver, CO criminal defense lawyers have seen how

Burglary charges can carry severe consequences, including substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences. Successfully defending against these charges requires a comprehensive understanding of the law and strategic legal representation. In this blog, we will examine real-life case studies to illustrate successful defense strategies employed in burglary trials in Colorado. By analyzing these cases, we can gain insights into effective defense tactics and the importance of working with an experienced criminal

Many people regard taking property that is not yours as theft, but the truth is that how something gets stolen makes a difference in the eyes of the law. That’s why Colorado law differentiates between burglary, robbery, and theft – because stealing is simply the underlying action these distinct crimes have in common.

The charges of burglary depend on the severity of the crime. The charges rely primarily on what

The holidays are right around the corner, and while that may mean celebrations and cookie baking for many, it also means increased theft in Colorado.

Each December, the crime of theft increases more than any other month of the year. That’s no surprise due to the financial hardship that many experience this time of the year which seems to be one of the biggest reasons for the uptick in theft

Burglary is a crime that often gets confused with robbery, but they aren’t the same. Because of this, many people don’t understand what actions can be taken against someone committing a burglary versus someone attempting to commit robbery.

For instance, police were called in the early morning hours to a burglary scene that turned out to be a possible murder scene. A man at the scene reported that he fired