Reckless Endangerment is charged in Fort Collins and Loveland when a person does something that creates a risk of injury to another person. When a person is arrested for DUI and an accident is involved, often Reckless Endangerment is charged. This is especially true when no other injuries occur. A mother was recently charged with DUI and Reckless Endangerment, along with Reckless Driving and Child Abuse, after she caused an accident while driving drunk. According to the report, her two kids were in the car along with six open containers of various alcohols. She was reported to be weaving and then hit another car. She attempted to hit the car again to try and get away. Luckily, no one was injured.
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What is Reckless Endangerment in Larimer County?
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Reckless Endangerment – C.R.S. 18-3-208 – is:
There are a number of different elements in the case above that could be considered Reckless Endangerment. One is simply driving while impaired. Basically, it could be argued that anyone on the road is in danger of causing serious bodily injury when someone is driving around with a .334 BAC (more than 4 times the legal limit). Another is related to the accident. Luckily, no one was injured, but the accident could have caused serious bodily injury. The third action that resulted in Reckless Endangerment charges is having a passenger in the car while drinking and driving. Finally, the mother rammed the car she got in the accident with to try and flee the scene. Ramming that other car is another moment where Reckless Endangerment could apply.
Fort Collins Sentence for Reckless Endangerment
As a class 2 misdemeanor in Fort Collins and Loveland, this crime is punishable by up to 120 days 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 a free initial consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.
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