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Charged With A Crime? It Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty.

Douglas County and Denver Complicity Attorney, C.R.S. 18-1-603

On Behalf of | Jan 25, 2017 | Complicity |

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Lawyer for Complicity Charges in Denver and Douglas County
In Douglas County and Denver, there is a crime which broadly covers any criminal offense where you or another person might have aided another in the commission of an offense. It is called Complicity, and deals with charges for assisting in the commission of an offense prior to its commission. Let’s study this important legal principle and learn how you can avoid Complicity charges.  How is Complicity Committed in Denver.

Complicity Lawyer for Arapahoe County – Definition of Complicity

In cities like Aurora, Littleton and Centennial, and Arapahoe County district attorney can charge someone with a crime if they assist another person in committing a crime. Here is how the law is worded: “a person is legally accountable as principal if, with the intent to promote or facilitate the commission of the offense, he or she aids, abets, advises, or encourages the other person in planning or committing the offense.” C.R.S. 18-1-603. This is not and independent crime which you can commit by yourself. No, it is reserved for helping another with a crime, so long as you played a role in helping another with their crime.

Complicity to Commit Assault in Adams County – A Common Example of Helping Out

Many people want revenge for something which occurred to them. Imagine the guy who is mad that another young man took his girlfriend. He calls up a buddy and asks his buddy to give him a ride to the new boyfriend’s house so he can beat up the new boyfriend. While the crime of hitting the new boyfriend is called Assault in Adams County, the act of helping the old boyfriend get there by giving him a ride, is called Complicity. The friend of the old boyfriend can actually be charged with Complicity to Commit Assault – with the identical level of punishment depending on what the old boyfriend does to the new. If the Assault is severe and the new boyfriend is hospitalized, the friend who drove the old boyfriend will be charged with the same felony. In many ways, Complicity is unpredictable, because the complicit party does not know exactly what the primary party is going to do.

Jefferson County Complicity Lawyer – For Any Crime, You Can be Complicit

The Complicity law applies to almost any crime, like Assault in the Second Degree, C.R.S. 18-4-204, or Burglary, located at C.R.S. 18-4-204. Whether you were present or actually participated in the crime is no longer the issue. So, you need an experienced Complicity criminal defense lawyer at your side. You can be found to be Complicity for simple conduct which you did not think would result in the more serious offense. Police do not care about your job, family, car payment or mortgage. They are heartless and will charge you just for being around. You must present your defense to a jury and have that presentation done well. Never hire a part-time criminal defense lawyer or a cheap attorney. Get someone at your side who has the skills and experience to win your jury trial.

Douglas County Sheriff and Parker Police: Trained to Charge You with Complicity

Never give a statement to the Parker Police or Douglas County Sheriff. They are looking for ways to charge and convict you, not for reasons to let you go. Police are rewarded for convictions – not dismissals. We have spoken with officers about their training to elicit key words that cannot be taken back. We remind our clients that whenever they talk with police, they will later hear those words repeated in court – often very differently than what they said to the officer. Don’t be the reason a cop gets a promotion in Douglas County.

If you or a friend is charged with Complicity in Colorado, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call us at 303-731-0719. Together we can protect your future.

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