Many steal because they face extreme financial hardship, but some have a mental disorder that affects their ability to control the impulse to steal. It can be something you want, or it could be something you had never previously given a thought. It is common for those...
Theft & Economic Crimes
Is burglary a felony?
Burglary charges involve someone accused of illegally entering a building or accessing a locked space through the use of force. Their intent is to commit a crime. The crime may involve the theft of property or assault of the occupant. There are different degrees of...
Package theft can lead to severe penalties
Online shopping is a way of life for many, particularly around the holidays where gift-givers have packages sent directly to the recipient. This would seem like it is a victimless crime or even a gag, but there are state and federal laws regarding the theft of...
Is a key federal computer fraud law too broadly applied?
Do you think that there might be overkill concerning the sheer existence and application of laws in some select spheres? If so, you share that belief with varied company. And, coincidentally, some of the people who harbor your view are judicial insiders. In fact, they...
How serious is a Colorado shoplifting charge?
We note the lament of an alleged criminal offender who might say something like, “I just tried the necklace on but forgot to pay for it.” We also note at the proven Denver criminal defense law firm of Shazam Kianpour & Associates the strong likelihood that...
When companies act criminally
You may have heard that corporations and businesses are technically considered “legal persons." While this classification grants them certain rights (like the ability to pursue a civil lawsuit) it also makes them liable for criminal charges.Recently, Colorado-based...
2005 VHS Monster-In-Law Case Dismissed
A South Carolina woman spent the night in jail for failing to return a movie she rented. Back in 2005, when she rented the VHS "monster-in-law" the store owners sought a warrant after she failed to return the video.She was released on a $2,000.00 bond and the case was...
Fake Clean Titles Get Dirty Colorado Car Dealer Felony Conviction
When someone buys a used car from a dealership, they are issued a title. When spending money on something as expensive and important to one's safety as a car, a wise buyer likely purchases a vehicle that comes with a clean title. But what happens when a clean title is...
Colorado Women Face Felony Charges Following Bike Race Swap
Earlier this year, Wendy Lyall stood before nearly 1,000 spectators to receive her second-place medal in the 40-49-year-old division of the Leadville Trail 100. The high-profile mountain bike race, which takes place every year in the small town of Leadville, Colorado,...
District Attorneys Get Tough on Economic Crimes
With the state of the economy as it is and people getting laid off or losing their jobs, it is no surprise that economic crimes are on the rise. What is important to know however is that District Attorneys and Judges are aware of this and are handing out tough...