Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

theft of rental property

I was picked up on a warrant for theft of rental property under $100. I made a deal with the DA that I would return the rental videos (2, my boyfriend used my acct and I was unaware) and then I would pay $75 and do 16 hrs of community service, he would then not charge me, instead it would be treated as an adult diversion case. I did not do the community service and it was due 2 days ago. I feel this is ridiculous, I returned the rental product and therefore feel I did not steal anything. (Note: I have $107.35 in late fees at this mom and pop video store.) I'm wondering what the consequences might be and if I should waste my time trying to fight it, or if basically i am too late. A response would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 4/12/05, 6:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: theft of rental property

If it truly was diversion (ie you did not plead guilty) you can still fight it as a new case. If the UPS was only due this week, I would think you can get the time enlarged to do the UPS. But the fact that you were arrested leads one to believe that an arrest warrent was issued early on. There must be more here. I would need to know more.

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Answered on 4/13/05, 12:10 pm


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