False Imprisonment in Greeley is charged when someone refuses to allow another to leave. A charge like this will require an attorney to help anyone get their case dismissed or have their punishment lessened. A woman was recently accused of False Imprisonment by her boyfriend. Supposedly, the two were arguing when she attacked her boyfriend by swinging a lamp at him. After that attack, the boyfriend tried to leave. However, the woman would not allow that. The woman could be charged with Assault in the Second Degree with a Domestic Violence enhancer because of the lamp, and False Imprisonment. She may also be facing multiple felony charges, and will definitely need a skilled lawyer to help her with her case.
What is the Definition of False Imprisonment, C.R.S. 18-3-303, in Weld County?
Weld County law enforcement will make an arrest for False Imprisonment, C.R.S. 18-3-303, when:
It is not breaking this law when Greeley police or Erie police make an arrest or detain someone. It is within their realm of duties as law enforcement to hold people and inmates against their will.
How is False Imprisonment Punished in Longmont and Windsor?
In Longmont or Windsor, False Imprisonment is punished with either a class 2 misdemeanor or a class 5 felony. If you simply block the door or disallow someone to leave, it is a class 2 misdemeanor. However, when threat of force or actual force is involved, or someone is confined for more than 12 hours, it is elevated to a class 5 felony charge. In addition to that, if a child, someone under 18, is confined to a space where they could suffer bodily injury or serious emotional distress, it also constitutes as a class 5 felony.
In this woman’s case, she would be fighting a class 5 felony charge in Colorado. Since she attacked her boyfriend with the lamp, she used force to try and confine him.
A class 5 felony sentence is punished by:
- 1 to 3 years in the Department of Corrections
- A fine between $1,000 and $100,000
- 2 years of Parole
What To Do When You’re Accused of False Imprisonment in Milliken and Dacono
When you’re accused of False Imprisonment in Milliken and Dacono, remember not to discuss your case with anyone, including the Milliken and Dacono police. Only speak about your case with your attorney at the O’Malley Law Office. Sharing details of your case with the police can really hurt your chances of getting your case dismissed. You might think that by explaining the situation to them, they will see that it was a big misunderstanding. However, this is not the case with Colorado police. They will do what they can to make the charges even worse for you. Call our attorneys immediately so we can begin fighting for your freedoms.
ARE YOU BEING FALSELY ACCUSED OF FALSE IMPRISONMENT IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
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