I don’t know many people who love to get up in the morning when their alarm goes off. In fact, I think most people can relate to hitting the snooze button once or twice before dragging themselves out of bed to get ready for work. I guess one woman got sick of her boyfriend not wanting to get up for work, and her reaction landed her with 3rd Degree Assault charges. The woman allegedly grabbed a belt and began to whip her boyfriend across the back because he did not want to get up and go to work. The boyfriend called the police and after verifying the welts, they arrested the woman. She is facing Third Degree Assault as an act of Domestic Violence charges.
Larimer County Assault in the Third Degree Attorney: What is the Definition?
The Colorado law definition of Assault in the Third Degree – C.R.S. 18-3-204 – is:
(a) The person knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person or with criminal negligence the person causes bodily injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon; or
(b) The person, with intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm another person whom the actor knows or reasonably should know to be a peace officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical care provider, or an emergency medical service provider, causes the other person to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, mucus, vomit, or toxic, caustic, or hazardous material by any means, including throwing, tossing, or expelling the fluid or material.
As a class 1 misdemeanor, 3rd Degree Assault is considered an extraordinary risk crime and is subject to extended maximum sentence. In Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County, this crime is punishable by 6 to 24 months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines.
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Fort Collins Domestic Violence Defense Attorney | What are the Vital Definitions for DV Criminal Cases?
There are two very important definitions when it comes to Domestic Violence laws in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park:
Because the woman is accused of committing an act of violence against a person she is in an intimate relationship with, the Domestic Violence sentence enhancer is added to the underlying crime of 3rd Degree Assault. The sentence enhancer can add a domestic violence treatment requirement to the sentence. Also, a person facing Domestic Violence charges will have to adhere to the Mandatory Protection Order restricting communication and contact with the victim. And, they can lose their right to carry a concealed weapon or possess any guns / ammunition. With so much at stake, it is vital to have an experienced Domestic Violence defense lawyer on your side.If you or someone you love has been charged with Third Degree Assault Domestic Violence, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, contact the best Fort Collins Christian criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 today. Together, we can protect your future.