In Weld County, you will need an experienced defense attorney when you’re being accused of Domestic Violence against your husband. When people think of Domestic Violence, they tend to think of a man hitting a woman. Our criminal defense lawyers know that this isn’t always the case. Women assault men too. There are plenty of women who assault their boyfriends and husbands. Here is one example. A woman is facing felony charges for a Domestic Violence assault against her husband. While she was drunk, the husband denied her more alcohol. She responded by punching him in the face and scratching his forearm. She is now in police custody.
What is a Domestic Violence Assault in the Second Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-203, in Greeley?
In Greeley, since Domestic Violence in itself is not a crime, it is added onto actual crimes, like Assault in the Second Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-203. 2nd Degree Assault is charged when a person:
(d) He recklessly causes serious bodily injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon; or
(g) With intent to cause bodily injury to another person, he or she causes serious bodily injury to that person or another;
Because that woman punched and scratched her husband, it could constitute as an Assault in the Second Degree if he were hit with an object like a bottle or pan, or if he had bodily injuries such as a fracture or permanent scar. Bruising alone, or minor scratches would constitute Assault in the 3rd Degree.
How is 2nd Degree Assault Sentenced in
Longmont, Evans and Johnstown?
2nd Degree Assault is sentenced as a class 4 felony in Longmont, Evans, and Johnstown. If it was committed in the Heat of Passion, it would be a class 6 felony instead. However, in this woman’s case, her husband did nothing dangerous to provoke her ridiculous behavior. A class 4 felony sentence consists of: the possibility of probation, 2 to 6 years in DOC potentially, a fine between $2,000 and $500,000, and 3 years of mandatory parole. That does not include the punishment for a Domestic Violence conviction either.
When You’re Convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime in Brighton, Firestone, and Eaton
When you’re convicted of a Domestic Violence crime in Brighton, Firestone, and Eaton there are multiple penalties which Colorado Law will have you face. First, you will have to follow the protection order put in place. If you live with your significant other and have children together, you might be in danger of not being able to contact or see your kids as a result. You will be expected to take, and pay for, Domestic Violence classes and treatment. Even if your offense wasn’t violent, like that woman’s, or you Falsely Imprisoned them for their own good, the law does not care. They still want you to work on your “issues” that led to the DV crime. And if you’re an avid hunter or gun enthusiast, you can kiss your hobby good-bye. A person convicted of a Domestic Violence offense is not allowed to own or have in possession any kind of firearm or ammunition, again, even if your crime wasn’t violent.
That’s why anytime you’re accused of Assault, or another crime with a Domestic Violence sentence enhancer, you will need an experienced criminal defense lawyer fighting for your rights and freedoms.
Accused of Assault in the Second Degree with a Domestic Violence enhancer in Greeley or Weld County?
If you’re being accused of 2nd Degree Assault with a Domestic Violence enhancer in Greeley or Weld County call the O’Malley Law Office today. Our criminal defense lawyers are waiting to help.
Before or after you call our office, make sure you never speak to the police. They want to frazzle you so you say something incriminating against yourself. As your defense team, we recommend that you don’t talk to them, but you come see us instead.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney in the Greeley or Weld County area today.
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