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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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 NowCRS 42-5-104 is the Colorado law that makes theft of a license plate a class 2 misdemeanor punishable by up to 120 days and/or $750 in fines.
In this article, our Denver Colorado criminal defense lawyers will address:
You may also want to visit our pages on Colorado theft laws and motor vehicle theft in Colorado.
Theft of a license plate in Colorado occurs when any person who knowingly and with criminal intent removes, detaches, or takes from a motor vehicle that is the property of another a license plate or who aids, abets, or assists in the commission of such an act or acts.1
As of March 1, 2022, CRS 42-5-104 pertains only to theft of license plates – not other car parts.2
In order for the prosecutor to prove you are guilty of license plate theft, they have to prove that you are guilty of the following elements:
If the prosecutor cannot prove each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, then they did not prove the defendant is guilty of license plate theft.
License plate theft is a class 2 misdemeanor carrying up to 120 days and/or $750 in fines.3
There are a number of possible defenses to charges of license plate theft. Your Colorado criminal defense attorney will investigate your case and examine all the evidence to identify your best defenses. Possible defenses may include:
Altering or removing a vehicle identification number (VIN) to misrepresent the identity of a motor vehicle is a criminal offense in Colorado. Removing or altering a VIN is a class 5 felony offense in Colorado, punishable by up to 3 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
If you were accused of license plate theft or theft or motor vehicle parts, 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 motor vehicle theft and parts theft. 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.