In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Menacing is charged when a person is accused of threatening someone and the threat or action causes a fear of serious bodily injury. It recently came out that the Colorado Springs Club Q shooter had been arrested and charged with Menacing in the past, causing much outrage. According to the report, in 2021 the shooter was charged for a bomb threat after threatening to kill some relatives. The family refused to cooperate and participate in the prosecution, so the case was dismissed and sealed. A judge unsealed the case after the latest incident, stating that the public’s interest in the case outweighed the privacy of the shooter. Multiple weapons were confiscated in the Menacing case and were not returned after the dismissal. One of the allegations was that the shooter pointed a gun directly at the grandparents and told them they were going to die that day. The shooter’s attorney is worried that unsealing the case and publicizing it will remove the presumption of innocent until proven guilty.
Fort Collins Attorney for Menacing Charges: Definition of Menacing in Colorado
The Fort Collins and Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Menacing – C.R.S. 18-3-206 – is:
Based on the information provided in the article, pointing a gun at another person would meet the requirement of putting another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.
Sentence for Shooter Menacing in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Menacing involving a gun is a class 5 felony. This level felony is punishable by 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines. A felony conviction like this on someone’s record will also prevent someone from legally possessing a firearm in the future.
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. We also practice in Greeley and Weld County. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR WELD COUNTY WEBSITE. Together, we can protect your future.
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