FRAUDForgery as a crime is the act of creating, altering, using or representing counterfeit, fraudulent or false documents, instruments or signatures without authorization with the intent to deceive and defraud. While forgery is considered a non-violent crime, it can carry with it serious penalties.
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JUVENILEAny criminal charge can be terrifying prospect, but even moreso when it is your child that is being accused of committing a crime. Juvenile court is a different process than is typical with other areas of the justice system, but the attorneys at Cummings & Petrone have experience handling juvenile cases.
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HARASSMENTHarassment is categorized as a class three misdemeanor (M3) in the State of Colorado. If convicted, someone could face up to 6 months in jail time.
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DISORDERLY CONDUCTDisorderly Conduct can be charged in a number of circumstances with varying classes of penalty. It can be charged as a Class 2, 3 misdemeanor or a Class 1 petty offense depending on the facts.
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RECORD SEALING AND EXPUNGEMENTArrest records can follow you for the rest of your life unless you take action to have the record sealed. Under Colorado law, most criminal records of arrests and convictions cannot be sealed, but there are a few exceptions.
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Criminal MischiefCriminal mischief is when there has been damage done to the property of another or the shared property of the accused person and the alleged victim.
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Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence charges are serious matters and can have serious repercussions both inside and outside the justice system. Law enforcement officers are trained to arrest someone when they are investigating a domestic violence charge. This can lead to a hasty decision.
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TheftTheft is understood as when one takes a thing of value with the intent to deprive the lawful owner of it. The possible penalties for each level of theft ranges, but even the lowest level, petty offense, can be punishable up to a $500 fine and 6 months in jail.
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