A car slammed into a Colorado home a few weeks ago. The driver could be facing Reckless Driving and Vehicular Assault charges. These crimes can be committed easily – we are all in a rush, and we all tend to speed and not focus on our driving. Unfortunately, a mistake can lead to harsh consequences in Morgan, Weld, and Logan County. Let’s look closer at this incident and the charges the driver could be facing.
Greeley Vehicular Assault Charges – What to Expect
A person will be charged with Vehicular Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-205, if they operate or drive a “motor vehicle in a reckless manner, and this conduct is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to another.” In the example above, a passenger in the car was taken to the hospital. Because someone was injured, the driver could face charges. The consequences and severity of this crime differ, depending on the circumstances of the incident. Because alcohol isn’t a likely factor in this case, the driver could face a class 5 felony (if alcohol or drugs are a factor in a Vehicular Assault, it is charged as a class 4 felony).
Weld County Reckless Driving Charges – What to Expect
A person will be charged with Reckless Driving – C.R.S. 42-4-1401, if they drive a “motor vehicle, bicycle…in such a manner as to indicate either a wanton or a willful disregard for the safety of person or property.” Reckless Driving is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense in Greeley, Evans, or Erie.
Why You Need a Lawyer for Weld County Vehicular Assault Charges
When people are injured, our justice system takes prosecution as their first priority. Vehicular Assault charges can result in a felony conviction. Having a felony on your record can be extremely detrimental to your freedom. Consequences include:
- Difficulty Finding a Job
- Difficulty Finding a Place to Live
- Inability to Own or Possess a Firearm
Don’t plead guilty to avoid jail or prison time. Your future is worth fighting for. Contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer to begin work on your case. Our early involvement guarantees you the best possible outcome in your case. Don’t stand alone in court; you need an advocate to fight on your behalf. Here at the O’Malley Law Office, we fight to win.
If you or a loved one is facing Reckless Driving or Vehicular Assault charges, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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