In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender is charged when a person with a felony conviction carries, uses or possesses a weapon. A man was recently arrested for this crime, and is facing additional charges of Assault with a Weapon and Theft, after a shooting that occurred in southern Colorado. According to the report, the man is accused of shooting another person, who sustained life threatening injuries from the incident. No details were provided as to motive for the shooting or how the man was connected because the investigation is still going on.
Larimer County Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders Lawyer: Definition
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders – C.R.S. 18-12-108 – is:
Any person who has a felony conviction on their record, including a juvenile adjudication for a felony crime, is not allowed to possess a weapon, especially a firearm.
Sentence for Possession of a Weapon by Previous Offenders in Fort Collins and Loveland
Possession of a Weapon by Previous Offenders is a felony offense in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. This crime is charged as a class 5 felony if the person charged is in possession of a dangerous weapon. It is also a class 5 felony if the person charged has a previous felony conviction of Burglary, Arson, or any other felony involving the use of force or a deadly weapon and the person was charged:
- Within ten years from the date of conviction if the person was not incarcerated; or
- Within ten years from the date of release if the person was incarcerated.
Another sentencing issue with this crime is that the sentence must run consecutive to any prior sentences the person is serving. Consecutive sentence means that any prior sentences must be completed before starting to serve the sentence for the Possession of Weapons by a Previous Offender. So, if you are still serving a sentence (probation, community corrections, etc.) when you pick up the new charge, it could extend the time you will be serving for the State of Colorado greatly.