Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Colorado DUI Laws to learn more.
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Call Us NowIn Colorado, possession of another individual’s medical records without authorization is a criminal offense. It is the crime of theft of medical records to steal, disclose, or make a copy of someone else’s medical records without authority. Theft of medical records is a felony in Colorado and can result in up to 18 months in prison and subject to a fine of up to $100,000.
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Theft of medical records in Colorado involves obtaining medical records or medical information of another individual without authorization. This includes stealing or disclosing to an unauthorized person another person’s medical records or medical information or making a copy of medical records.1
Medical records contain very private information about a person that they have an interest in keeping from the public or even from people they know. This includes medications, health outlook, medical history, history of drug or alcohol abuse, sexual history, family medical history, and personal contact information.
There may be a number of reasons why someone would want to see another person’s medical records. Someone may want to know whether someone has a sexually transmitted disease or other communicable disease. An individual may want to use this information to blackmail someone for money or use this information for his or her own use.
Medical records may also be stolen through hacking a hospital’s computer systems. Medical records contain a substantial amount of personal and financial information, including billing addresses and Social Security Numbers. This information may be valuable to commit medical fraud by billing insurance companies or buying medical equipment or drugs.
Medical records and medical information include paper and electronic documents associated with medical, mental health, and health care services. In Colorado, medical information may also include medical marijuana services. Medical records include services performed at the direction of a physician or other licensed health care provider on behalf of a patient by:
This includes diagnostic records, including X-rays, EKGs, drug tests, pregnancy tests, blood tests, biopsies, genetic testing, and other test results.2
There may be legitimate reasons why a person would have another individual’s medical records. A patient may be ill and want a family member to take medical records to a doctor or hospital. It is only a criminal offense to obtain medical information “without proper authorization.” Proper authorization includes:
Theft of medical records or medical information in Colorado is a class 6 felony. The penalties for a conviction for theft of medical records include 12 to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. In addition, there is a mandatory parole period of one year.4
Computer crimes cover a variety of criminal offenses that involve the use of a computer or the internet. This includes unlawful access of a computer system, theft using a computer, or use of a computer to cause damage. Computer crime may be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the type of crime involved and the amount of damage caused.
In Colorado, the penalties for theft or fraud depend on the value of theft and the victim. Theft of property valued at less than $300 is a petty offense. Theft of property valued at $300 to less than $2,000 is a misdemeanor. However, theft or fraud of $2,000 or more is a felony offense. Penalties for theft can include jail time, fines, and a mandatory parole period.
In Colorado, it is a criminal offense to use another person’s personal or financial identifying information to obtain anything of value. This includes using another person’s identity to file a claim for workers’ comp benefits. Identity theft can be a felony or a misdemeanor.
If you have been accused of theft of medical records or medical information, please contact us at Colorado Legal Defense Group. Our caring Colorado defense attorneys have many years of experience representing clients who have been charged with criminal offenses. We are among the best Colorado criminal defense attorneys to call. Contact us today for a free consultation by phone or in-person or in our Denver law office.