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Man Charged with Multiple Weapons Crimes After Falling Out of Attic

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Man Charged with Multiple Weapons Crimes After Falling Out of Attic

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A man was charged with multiple weapons crimes after he barricaded himself in the attic and then fell through only to be arrested.

There are many different weapons crimes that a person can be charged with in Fort Collins and Larimer County. A man is currently facing at least three of those charges: Illegal Discharge of a Weapon, Prohibited Use of Weapons, and Possession of Weapons by a Previous Offender. According to the report, the man was accused of discharging a gun inside a residence while he had been drinking. He then barricaded himself in the attic and refused to come out and follow police commands. The issue ended when he fell out of the attic and police were able to apprehend him. He was subsequently arrested and charged with the three weapons crimes listed above, along with Obstructing a Peace Officer, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of ID, Resisting Arrest and Violation of a Protection Order.

Larimer County Illegal Discharge of a Firearm Lawyer: Definition of Illegal Discharge of a Firearm in Colorado

The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Illegal Discharge of a Firearm – C.R.S. 18-12-107.5 – is:

Any person who knowingly or recklessly discharges a firearm into any dwelling or any other building or occupied structure, or into any motor vehicle occupied by any person, commits the offense of illegal discharge of a firearm.

Because the initial allegation was that the man fired the gun while inside a residence, he is facing this charge. Whether accidental or on purpose, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm is a class 5 felony charge.

Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders Charges in Loveland and Estes Park: Weapons Crimes in Northern Colorado

Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders – C.R.S. 18-12-108 – is defined by Colorado law as:

A person commits the crime of possession of a weapon by a previous offender if the person knowingly possesses, uses, or carries upon his or her person a firearm as defined in section 18-1-901 (3)(h) or any other weapon that is subject to the provisions of this article 12 subsequent to the person’s conviction for a felony crime as defined in section 24-4.1-302 (1) or listed in subsection (7) of this section, or subsequent to the person’s conviction for attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime as defined in section 24-4.1-302 (1) that is a felony, pursuant to Colorado or any other state’s law or pursuant to federal law.

It used to be that anyone with a felony conviction on their record could no longer possess a firearm no matter what. The law has changed to allow for some felony convictions to NOT prohibit someone from possessing a weapon. However, the list of felony crimes that do prohibit a person from possessing a firearm or other weapon is extensive. If charged, these weapons crimes are a class 5 felony.

If you or someone you love has been charged with Weapons Crimes like Illegal Discharge of a Firearm or Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders, 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. We also practice in Greeley and Weld County. Click here to visit our Greeley site. Together, we can protect your future.

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