Theft becomes a felony in Colorado once the value of the property involved reaches $2,000, charged as a class 6 felony up to $5,000 and escalating from there under C.R.S. § 18-4-401(2). Below that, even a large misdemeanor theft charge, up to just under $2,000, carries jail time measured in months rather than years and stays off the felony sentencing track entirely.
What to do next
If you’re facing this in Colorado, call Mile High Legal at (720) 853-5779 for a free consultation. The earlier a defense attorney gets involved, the more options are usually still on the table.
