Lauren Boebert’s son pleads guilty to attempted identity theft, avoiding possible prison time

The son of Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has avoided prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a series of car thefts.

Tyler Boebert, 19, appeared in Garfield County Court on Thursday to enter a plea, after being arrested in February of this year. His family, including his Colorado representative mother, was in attendance.

The teen was taken into custody by Rifle police after a series of vehicle trespassing and property theft incidents. He initially faced 22 charges, including multiple counts of identity theft and conspiracy.

On Thursday, Boebert pleaded guilty to one count of attempted identity theft, a class five felony, as part of a plea deal. The other charges were dismissed. Had he not pleaded guilty, he could have faced a potential sentence of one to three years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

The deal also includes a two-year deferred adjudication, meaning Boebert will avoid a felony conviction if he successfully completes his probation. By Independent position, Ninth Judicial Judge John Neiley emphasized the importance of completing probation.

“If you have a felony on your record, you can’t own guns, you’re going to have difficulty with employment. It will just be bad news all round. You are a young man. You don’t want that on your record,” he said, the outlet reported.

In a statement, prosecutor Virginia Sorrell said: “Mr. Boebert was 18 years old at the time of these events and had no criminal history in this case. So it’s a very serious way of engaging with the criminal justice system.

She added, “This provision gives Mr. Boebert the opportunity to successfully complete his probation and avoid a felony conviction at such a young age.” »

Boebert will also be required to complete 80 hours of community service during his first year of probation. The judge also reminded the teenager of the impact of his actions on the victims.

“You must also recognize that what you did also significantly affected the lives of the victims in this case,” Neiley said, according to the release. Independent position, before imposing the deferred judgment of two years, accompanied by 80 hours of community service.

The Independent contacted the congresswoman’s office for comment.

At the time, Boebert released a statement saying his son had been through “difficult public challenges.” “It breaks my heart to see my child struggling and, in this situation, especially when he has been given multiple opportunities to get his life back on track,” she said.

The 19-year-old made headlines last year when Ms Boebert announced she would become a grandmother at 36 and Tyler would become a father.