The Second Degree Assault statute defines many criminal situations that can result in 2nd Degree Assault charges in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. One is causing serious bodily injury or bodily injury to a peace officer. A Denver man was sentenced to 5 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for harming 3 police officers. The case began with the man throwing rocks at cars, when officers approached him. He assaulted one officer, got away, and then assaulted two other officers during his arrest. Second Degree Assault – Assault on a Peace Officer, is a crime of violence and subject to a mandatory prison extended sentencing range.
Larimer County Assault in the Second Degree Lawyer: What is the Definition of Assault on a Police Officer?
The Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County, Colorado law definition of Assault in the Second Degree – C.R.S. 18-3-203 – is:
(c) With intent to prevent one whom he or she knows, or should know, to be a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or emergency medical service provider from performing a lawful duty, he or she intentionally causes bodily injury to any person; or
(c.5) With intent to prevent one whom he or she knows, or should know, to be a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service provider from performing a lawful duty, he or she intentionally causes serious bodily injury to any person;
This statute covers serious bodily injury and bodily injury. Bodily injury is defined as any pain, so just stepping on the foot of a Fort Collins police officer or Larimer County Sheriff deputy could get you charged with this class 4 felony.
Sentence for Assault on a Peace Officer in Loveland and Wellington
While the same statute covers Assault on a Police Officer resulting in serious bodily injury or just bodily injury, sentencing requirements differ depending on the injury level. Both are class 4 felony crimes of violence, and carry a sentence from 4 to 12 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. If serious bodily injury is involved, it is a mandatory prison sentence. Probation, community corrections, even county jail is not a sentencing option if a person pleads guilty or is found guilty of Second Degree Assault on a Peace Officer resulting in serious bodily injury.
If charged with Second Degree Assault on a Peace Officer, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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