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CRS § 18-5-207 is the Colorado code section that defines the offense of purchase on credit to defraud. You commit this offense if you:
The language of § 18-5-207 reads as follows:
A person who purchases any personal property on credit and thereafter, before paying for it, sells, hypothecates, pledges, or disposes of it with intent to defraud the seller or vendor commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
Penalties for the Offense
If you are convicted of the offense of purchase on credit to defraud, you are guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. You are subject to the following potential penalties:
Defending Your Case
There are defenses that you can asset in connection with this charge, including:
Below, our Denver Colorado criminal defense lawyers discuss the following frequently asked questions about a purchase on credit to defraud for Colorado residents:
It is not enough that you buy personal property on credit, and sell it before paying for it.
The reason for the sale must be with the intent to defraud the seller or vendor. It must be for the reason of:
If you are convicted of the offense of purchase on credit to defraud, you are guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. You are subject to the following potential penalties:
There are defenses that you can raise to this criminal charge.
You can argue that you are not the person who committed the offense, and you can argue that any identification techniques were flawed. This is especially true if you were “identified” because of online payment activity, as someone may have been impersonating you.
This crime requires intent to defraud. If the actions committed never had that intent, or the prosecutor cannot prove that intent beyond a reasonable doubt, then no crime has been committed.
Every criminal case must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. It is a high burden to prove, and without the proper evidence it cannot be shown.
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To be a crime under this code section, the criminal action must occur before the property is paid for. If you paid for the property before selling it or giving it away, you are not guilty of the crime.
For questions about a purchase on credit to defraud offenses or to confidentially discuss your case with one of our skilled Colorado criminal defense attorneys, do not hesitate to contact us.
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