Reckless Endangerment is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person acts in a way that puts another at risk of suffering serious bodily injury. A man was recently charged with this class 3 misdemeanor after a hunting accident. According to the report, the man was hunting for woodchucks near his home. He saw one and aimed his bow, but missed the animal and ended up accidentally shooting his neighbor’s house. Because the man shot towards someone’s home and actually hit it, he was issued a summons for Reckless Endangerment. If the arrow had caused any damage to the house, he likely would have been charged with Criminal Mischief as well.
Larimer County Reckless Endangerment Attorney: Definition of Reckless Endangerment in Boulder
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Reckless Endangerment – C.R.S. 18-3-208 – is:
According to Colorado law, ‘recklessly’ means:
My guess is that the DA would argue the man was not thinking about how dangerous it was to shoot his bow towards a home where people reside. It’s important to note that no injuries need occur for this crime to be charged. Simply putting someone at risk of injury is enough. We have had clients charged wit10h this after their gun accidentally discharged while they were cleaning it. No one was injured, but because a deadly weapon was involved, police want to charge something.
Sentence for Accidentally Shooting – Reckless Endangerment in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Reckless Endangerment is a class 3 misdemeanor. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to six months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $750 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Reckless Endangerment, 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 your free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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