In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Menacing is charged when a person puts another in fear of serious bodily injury. If a deadly weapon is involved, then it is charged as a felony. A young teen was recently charged with this crime after he was accused of riding his bike at a credit union and pointing a gun at a couple before riding off. Law enforcement was again contacted about two juveniles on bikes pointing a gun at someone at a park. The teens were located and one was reported to have a simulated weapon on him. The 13-year-old was arrested and charged with Felony Menacing.
Larimer County Menacing Lawyer: How is Menacing Charged in Colorado?
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Menacing – C.R.S. 18-3-206 – is:
Pointing a gun, or what looks like a gun, at another person would generally meet the required elements of this crime. Most people will be in fear of serious injury when someone points a weapon at them. The fact that the weapon isn’t real doesn’t matter. As long as it looks like a firearm, knife, or bludgeon, it will result in the same charge.
Sentence for Menacing in Loveland and Windsor
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor, Menacing can be charged as a class 1 misdemeanor if no weapon is involved. If there is a firearm, knife, or bludgeon, then it would be charged as a class 5 felony. A class 1 misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail. A class 5 felony is punishable by 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Menacing, 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 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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