In Colorado, complicity is not a separate crime but a legal principle that can expose someone to felony charges. A person who aids or encourages another in committing an offense may be punished just as severely as the one who carried it out, including the possibility of imprisonment. The outcome depends entirely on the underlying…

Every trespassing case in Colorado raises unique questions about intent, property rights, and criminal liability. One of the most common questions we hear is, what is 2nd degree trespassing? Second-degree trespassing generally involves unlawfully entering or remaining in enclosed premises like fenced areas or a vehicle, or knowingly entering common areas of multi-unit buildings, without…

In Colorado criminal defense, clients often ask about the difference between being an “accomplice” and “complicit.” To clarify, complicit vs. accomplice essentially describe the same concept in law. Being “complicit” refers to the state of involvement in a crime, while an “accomplice” is the person who aids, abets, or encourages the crime. In other words,…