Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208, is charged whenever a person engages in behavior that creates risk for another person to incur serious bodily injury. Last week, a man who had posted a YouTube video of himself driving 150 MPH on his motorcycle was apprehended in another state. He apparently took only 20 minutes to drive from Colorado Spring to Denver. The man was picked up on an Assault charge in that other state, but is also wanted in Colorado for his high-speed trip on I-25. In Colorado, he is wanted on charges of Reckless Endangerment, Menacing, and a plethora of other charges. If you have been charged with Reckless Endangerment, don’t wait – contact a top Larimer County criminal defense lawyer today.
1. Colorado’s Law on Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208 in Fort Collins
In Fort Collins, Colorado’s law on Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208, is as follows:
Merely creating risk for someone to incur serious bodily injury is grounds for Reckless Endangerment charges.
2. Definition of “Serious Bodily Injury” at the Larimer County Courts
The Larimer County Courts recognize two degrees of injury in criminal cases: bodily injury and serious bodily injury. Reckless Endangerment is charged when someone puts another at risk for incurring serious bodily injury. “Serious bodily injury” is defined in C.R.S. 18-1-901 (3) (p) as:
3. Larimer County Jail Time for Reckless Endangerment in Loveland and Estes Park
As a class 2 misdemeanor, a conviction of Reckless Endangerment in Loveland or Estes Park is punishable by up to 120 days in the Larimer County Jail and/or a fine of up to $750. These penalties are tame compared to those that are imposed following conviction of other crimes; however, they can still damage your future. Time at the Larimer County Jail and your criminal record will both affect your employability and finances. Don’t wait to contact a top criminal defense lawyer to represent you at the Larimer County Courts and help you protect your future.
Have you been charged with Reckless Endangerment? Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Then call 970-658-0007 to discuss your case today with a top criminal defense attorney from the O’Malley Law Office. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Larimer County Courthouse is 201 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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