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Denver Colorado Theft Crime Lawyer

Robbery and Burglary Convictions Carry Stigma

Theft, robbery and burglary are loaded terms. Once a prospective employer hears that you have been convicted of a theft crime, it is hard for them to be objective.

I am criminal defense attorney Andres Guevara. If you have been charged with theft, robbery or burglary in the Denver area, I offer a free initial consultation to discuss the consequences you face, as well as possible defenses.

What Is the Difference Between Theft, Robbery and Burglary?

Theft is a property crime in which you are accused of stealing, shoplifting, or taking the property of another by fraud. In Colorado, penalties for theft crime convictions are based on the amount of property you are accused of taking. Theft of a property that is valued less than $500 is a misdemeanor.

Robbery, a felony, differs from theft in that force or the threat of force is used to take the property. Robbery charges can be aggravated or elevated if you had a weapon in your possession or the victim was seriously injured.

Burglary is defined as breaking and entering of a residence with the intention of committing a crime. Like robbery, burglary is a felony charge. A conviction usually results in significant prison time.

Police sometimes overcharge suspects in order to intimidate them into accepting a plea for a lesser charge. For example, one of my clients was accused of assaulting his girlfriend in her apartment. Because she had asked him to leave, he was charged with burglary in addition to assault. As his lawyer, I had to fight those charges aggressively to keep my client from having a felony on his record.

Early Investigation Is Important

Early investigation of theft, robbery and burglary charges is important for your defense. Witnesses may have a motive to misrepresent facts against you, and those misrepresentations can be costly in terms of the consequences you face.

Immigration consequences of a theft, burglary or robbery conviction: If you are an immigrant and are convicted of robbery, burglary and certain theft charges, you could be subject to deportation. As your lawyer, I will work hard to protect your immigration status.

Free Attorney Consultation

To discuss your theft, robbery or burglary case with me, lawyer Andres Guevara, call 888-265-0044 or fill out the contact form below. My law office is in Denver.

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  • P. v. MM (2010): Arapahoe county case involving innocent client mistakenly charged with drug sale. Successfully argued for dismissal of case.
  • P. v. C.B. (2010): Felony drug possession case. Successfully argued for suppression of drug evidence in case where police illegally entered an apartment under the pretense of conducting a child welfare check. Case dismissed.
  • P. v. I (2010): Client charged with inciting a prison riot and faced long mandatory prison if convicted. Successfully negotiated plea for probation.
  • P. v. B-G (2009): Arapahoe County felony case in which client was passenger in vehicle containing over 200 grams of cocaine. Over prosecution's objections, and despite the fact that a co-defendant received a two-year prison sentence, successfully argued to the judge for a sentence of probation.
  • P. v. J. (2009): Felony identity theft case in Arapahoe County. Client wrongly accused of being involved in a scheme to defraud when in actuality client was a victim of the same scheme. Case dismissed.
  • P. v. E. (2009): Client falsely accused by third party of illegal weapons possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Case dismissed after attorney investigation into accuser's background and the allegations.
  • P. v. O (2009): Client charged as look-out for alleged felony cocaine drug sales. Case dismissed.
  • P. v. C. (2008): Client accused of public indecency for changing clothes in a secluded part of a park. If convicted, client would have had to register as a sex offender. Client acquitted at trial of all counts.

Law Office of Andres R. Guevara
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Denver, CO 80218
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