US Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son pleads guilty to attempted identity theft and avoids felony conviction with deferred adjudication

Tyler Boebert, the 19-year-old son of Republican American Lauren Boebert, pleaded guilty Thursday in Garfield County Superior Court to charges stemming from his Feb. 27 arrest. Boebert was arrested by rifle police after a series of vehicle burglaries and property thefts. He was originally charged with 22 charges, including multiple counts of identity theft and conspiracy.

In the presence of his family, Boebert pleaded guilty to attempted identity theft, a class five felony, as part of a plea agreement. The remaining charges were dismissed.

Ninth Judicial Magistrate Judge John Neiley explained the possible consequences Boebert could face if a plea agreement was not reached, citing a potential sentence of one to three years in prison in the Department of Corrections and a possible $100,000 fine.

The deal includes a two-year deferred sentence, meaning Boebert will avoid a felony conviction if he successfully completes his probation.

“If you successfully complete your deferred probation, the crime will be dismissed, so you will have no crime on your record,” Neiley added. “This is a huge benefit for you because if you have a criminal record and you can’t own a firearm, you’re going to have trouble finding a job. This will just be bad news in the long run. You are a young guy. You don’t want that on your records.

District Attorney Virginia Sorrell emphasized the seriousness of the charges.

“Mr. Boebert was 18 years old at the time of these events and had no criminal record in this case. So this is a very serious first contact with the criminal justice system,” Sorrell said. “Such a disposition gives Mr. Boebert the opportunity to succeed during probation and avoid a criminal conviction at such a young age. The terms of that probation are open to the court.”

Sorrell also recommended Boebert perform community service while on probation, adding that there was no indication that substance abuse played a role in his actions. Neiley agreed, requiring Boebert to complete 80 hours of community service in the first year of probation.

“You were 18 years old when you committed this crime,” Neiley said, referring to Boebert’s age and his clean record. “I don’t know if you have any past history, but this is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up.”

Neiley also reminded Boebert of the impact his actions had on the victims.

“You must also realize that what you did made a significant difference to the lives of the victims in this case,” Neiley said before imposing a two-year deferred sentence and 80 hours of community service.

Boebert will begin probation immediately. If he violates the terms of his deferred sentence, Boebert could face a felony conviction and further legal consequences.