Assault charges in Larimer County are divided into three degrees: Third Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and First Degree Assault. All these offenses are charged when one person causes bodily injury to another. The difference in these degrees depends largely on intent, severity of bodily injury, use of a deadly weapon, and whether the offense was committed against a law enforcement officer or first responder. If you have been charged with any degree of Assault – regardless of whether you were charged with a misdemeanor or felony – it is critical that you act fast to protect your future. Contact our top Fort Collins and Loveland Assault lawyers today, and together, we can protect your future.
Top Larimer County Assault Lawyers: Never Take on Your Charges Alone
Our top Larimer County Assault lawyers advise that if you have been criminally charged with any degree of Assault, you should never take on your charges alone. Always contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your charges before you accept any offers from the District Attorney. We understand just how stressful it is to be charged with a crime, and just how much is at stake for you. For that reason, many people accept the DA’s first plea bargain before consulting a lawyer. This can cost you years of your life as you spend them behind bars at the Colorado DOC, and you can face other consequences that you may not anticipate. Contact us today before making any other decisions in your case.
Loveland Third Degree Assault | Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204
In Loveland, Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204 / Third Degree Assault is the most common Assault charge. 3rd Degree Assault is charged whenever one person causes another minor bodily injury. This can include bruises, cuts or scrapes, and even just minor physical pain, even if a mark isn’t left behind. Third Degree Assault is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Fort Collins Second Degree Assault | Assault in the Second Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-203
Second Degree Assault / Assault in the Second Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-203, can be charged for a variety of different acts. Some ways people are charged with 2nd Degree Assault include, but are not limited to:
- Intending and causing minor bodily injury to another person with a deadly weapon,
- Recklessly causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon, or
- Intending to cause minor bodily injury, but causing serious bodily injury.
Second Degree Assault can range between a class 6 felony and class 3 felony. It can also be a crime of violence and/or an extraordinary risk crime, depending on the circumstances.
First Degree Assault in Larimer County | Assault in the First Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-202
Assault in the First Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-202 / First Degree Assault is the most serious Assault charge in Larimer County. Generally, 1st Degree Assault involves intentionally causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon, causing disability or disfigurement to another person, or creating serious risk of death to another person due to “extreme indifference to the value of human life.” First Degree Assault is usually a class 3 felony and crime of violence, but it can be charged as a class 5 felony if committed in the heat of passion.
If you’ve been charged with Assault, always remember to be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Then call (970) 658-0007 to discuss your case today with one of our top Larimer County criminal defense lawyers with over 30 years of experience. Together, we can protect your future.
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