The defendant in this case is being accused of criminal trespass, in the first degree of a motor vehicle in the state of Colorado. The police report states that on this day and this time ____ called the police and reported that his car had been broken into and both of his sports bags and some tools were missing. Under CRS18-4-502 means "with intent to commit a crime therein" The only evidence the prosecutor has against the defendant is a single fingerprint on the inside glass of the vehicles window and the fact that the defendant at the time was out on parole and has give current convictions against him for escape and grand theft auto. In the defendants defense the there was no damage to the vehicle or evidence of forced entry the window on the vehicle had been cracked according to police reports yes he was on parole and working and making a life and family for himself supporting his two children and pregnant fiance. How would you rule if you were on this jury, would you find the defendant to be guilty of criminal trespass in the first degree or would you find the defendant Not guilty?
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The defendant should be accused and prosecuted for 23G 266:28 which is theft of motor vehicle parts and accessories, taking M/V W/O authority, stealing parts. The only reason that it was not a quick shut case is because he had a family that he was trying to make life better for and the jury had sympathy for him. He should have to go to jail for 23G 266:28.