What monetary amount constitutes petty larceny in Colorado? What are the limits?.
Question Details: My fiance was told by her employer that due to her loss of a company check constituted petty larceny. The check was in the amount of $500.00. What are the penalties involved and the statute of limitations?
Theft of under $500 is a class 2 misdemeanor. Theft of $500 or more is a class 1 misdemeanor. This is NOT petty theft. It is a misdemeanor. The statute of limitations for commencing a prosecution for amisdemeanor is 18 months fromt he date of the event or the date the 'theft' was discovered.
I suggest your fiance consult an attoreny in your area.
I'm not certain as to what you mean by "loss of a company check". Depending on the circumstances this may or may not constitute a criminal matter.
If the amount was $500.00 this is considered theft and is punishable as a misdemeanor. For such an offense there is a 18 month statute of limitations in Colorado.
What your fiance needs to do now is to consult with a criminal defense attorney in your area. They will best be able to advise as to state law specifically, and her rights in general.
