Colorado Springs Criminal Law Blog

A local convenience store clerk stopped two would-be robbers recently, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette. Instead of handing over the store's money as ordered, the clerk grabbed the large stick carried by one of the two suspects. Surprised, the pair fled the convenience store without taking anything or harming the clerk.

The suspected robbers, both freshmen at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, were arrested after an officer pulled their vehicle over for weaving between lanes on Nevada Road. The convenience store clerk identified them as the men she had chased out of the convenience store. Both men are being held on charges for attempted aggravated robbery and conspiracy, both of which are felonies in Colorado. They have also been banned from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs campus, pending a decision by the university administrators on whether they should be suspended.

Being accused of a Colorado crime, especially one that is a felony, can result in life-altering consequences, even if a person is not convicted for the offense. If you or a loved one has been accused of theft or conspiracy in Colorado, an experienced Colorado Springs theft defense attorney can help guide you through the confusing and often intimidating legal process.

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A man from Weld County, Colorado, was recently sentenced to 32 years in prison for an investment scheme and was directed to pay $5 million to the investors he defrauded, according to an article from The Tribune.

The man was indicted in 2009 on charges that he accepted more than $10 million from investors in three Colorado counties and residents in 15 other states as part of a Ponzi (also known as a pyramid) scheme. A Colorado ponzi scheme brings in investors and pays the original investors with money obtained from later investors. It typically fails because it runs out of new investors. Investors in this man’s scheme lost between $50,000 and $1 million each.

Apparently, the convicted man started his scheme in June 2005. He kept most of the money he received, although he lost $1.5 million to gambling. He told investors he was investing in an electronics business. Prosecutors say he lied about an agreement with an electronics distributor, potential returns and the risk involved. A man from Massachusetts was also arrested in the case. He acted as a representative of the company and helped to locate investors. He pleaded guilty to securities fraud and was sentenced to four years of probation and was ordered to return the funds.

A white-collar crime conviction can change a person’s life forever. If you have been charged with a Colorado white-collar crime, you need to contact a dedicated and experienced Colorado Springs defense attorney as soon as possible. Timothy Bussey has extensive experience defending those charged with a wide range of criminal offenses in Colorado, including white-collar crimes. For a free consultation, call The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. today at 719-475-2555 to learn more about how we can defend your rights and build a strong case on your behalf.

Federal drug charges were recently filed against a man who, according to a Denver Post report, is an authorized medical marijuana grower and smoker under Colorado law. The man’s marijuana operation was mentioned on a Denver television news broadcast in February. On the show, he apparently boasted of making $400,000 from his basement medical marijuana operation. The following day, the Drug Enforcement Administration visited his home. The DEA seized more than 200 plants and charged him with cultivating marijuana, which carries a 5 to 40 year prison sentence and a $2 million fine.

This is the first case of its kind since 2000, when voters approved the use of medical marijuana in Colorado. The man in this particular case was a legal grower of medical marijuana under state law, but federal prosecutors argue that marijuana is illegal under federal law regardless of what state law allows.

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According to a CBS News report, a man had his iPad stolen at a mall in Denver and had his finger ripped off by his assailant in the process. The man was shopping in a Denver mall and picked up a new Apple iPad for a coworker who had just received a promotion. He tied the iPad bag around his hand. Apparently, two men on an escalator followed him from the mall out to the parking garage. They were caught on a surveillance video. Jordan felt a sharp pull at his arm and saw a man trying to grab his bag. The man jerked on the bag violently until the skin from the man’s hand came off and the bag was released.

The man went into shock and he was rushed to a hand surgeon; however, the report mentions that his hand is permanently damaged. The man claims that he moved his family to Colorado from New Jersey to escape the crime in New Jersey. The police are investigating the incident.

Being accused of a theft crime in Colorado, especially when battery or physical harm is invovled, is not something to be taken lightly. Under Colorado law, robbery as a theft offense occurs when a person knowingly takes anything of value from the person or presence of another by the use of force, threats or intimidation. Robbery is a felony in Colorado and can impose several life-changing consequences upon an individual who is convicted.

If you or someone you know is charged with robbery or any other theft crime, you need an experienced Colorado defense attorney who will work hard for your rights and for an acquittal. At The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., our aggressive and knowledgeable attorneys understand the ins and outs of criminal cases involving multiple charges. We will ensure that all our clients are provided a strong defense to help them obtain a successful outcome with their case. For more information about how The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. can help you with your case, call (719) 475-2555 to schedule your free consultation and case evaluation.