What is Complicity in Denver, Colorado?
In Denver County, or anywhere in the state of Colorado, “a person is legally accountable as principal (the person that committed the crime) 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.” See, C.R.S. 18-1-603. Because no one in Colorado is actually charged with a crime call “Complicity”, you might be wondering “What is Complicity?”. Instead, it is a principal of law that permits prosecutors to charge someone with a crime, so long as they played a role in helping someone commit the crime(s).
Can You Be Charged With a Crime You Didn’t Commit in Arapahoe County?
In Arapahoe County, you can be charged with a crime you didn’t commit, if you were complicit in the crime. This simply means if you do not engage in Menacing (C.R.S. 18-3-206) another person, but you provide a gun and encourage someone else to do it, you can also be charged with Menacing.
Defense Attorney for Complicity in Adams County
The Complicity doctrine can apply to almost any crime, such as Burglary (C.R.S. 18-4-204), or Assault in the Second Degree (C.R.S. 18-4-204). That is why if you are charged with any crime in Colorado, even if you “didn’t do it,” you need an experienced criminal defense attorney. Prosecutors and police do not have to state in a charging document that they are charging you with Complicity to a crime. They may simply say you are charged with the crime itself. Most people, not understanding the law, and with good intentions, will make statements to law enforcement. They do not understand that Adams County Sheriffs are trained to listen for self-incriminating statements. For example, let’s say you let a friend borrow a gun thinking he was going to use it for hunting. If that friend is accused of a crime involving that weapon and you tell the police you gave her the gun – that may be all that is necessary for you to be charged with the same crime.
Douglas County Criminal Offenses By Association
If you are being questioned in regard to a criminal offense in Douglas County, talk with an attorney before you talk with the police. Highlands Ranch Police are trained to listen to key words that cannot be taken back, and are often quoted very different in court.
Jefferson County Complicity Based Crime Defense Lawyer
If you or someone you care about is charged with a Complicity based crime in Jefferson County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call our experienced defense lawyers at 303-731-0719. Together we can protect your future.