Need a Felony Assault Attorney in Weld County? The skilled defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office can work through the details of your case and aggressively fight for the best outcome. Recently in Greeley, Colorado police were called when a man allegedly attacked a woman kicking, punching, and hurting her with multiple knives. When the Greeley police tried to stop him as he fled, he attempted to cross a highway on foot and was hit by a truck. The suspect was declared dead at the scene. Below our Greeley criminal attorneys will discuss a First Degree Felony Assault charge and what the suspect might have faced if he hadn’t been hit by a truck.
Colorado Legal Definition of 1st Degree Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-202
The definition of 1st Degree Assault / Assault in the First Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-202, in Colorado is:
(1) A person commits the crime of Assault in the First Degree / First Degree Assault if:
(a) With intent to cause serious bodily injury to another person, he causes serious bodily injury to any person by means of a deadly weapon; or
(b) With intent to disfigure another person seriously and permanently, or to destroy, amputate, or disable permanently a member or organ of his body, he causes such an injury to any person; or
(c) Under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he knowingly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another person, and thereby causes serious bodily injury to any person
Simply put, when the injuries are severe, and a deadly weapon was used, 1st Degree Assault can be charged. Like the above story, the woman was Assaulted with a knife so the suspect might have been convicted of a Felony Assault Charge In the First Degree.
Difference Between First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Third Degree Assault Charges in Weld County
In Weld County, there are three degrees of Assault; First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Third Degree Assault. These are charged when a person injures another, however the specific degree which is charged is dependent on the intent of the defendant, if a deadly weapon was used, and how severe the injuries to the victim were. It is important to note that both First Degree Assault and Second Degree Assault are felonies if convicted, whereas Third Degree Assault is a misdemeanor, if convicted. To find out more about 2nd Degree Assault or 3rd Degree Assault, get help here.
Sentences and Penalties of Assault in the First Degree in Greeley, Colorado
An Assault in the First Degree is sentenced as a class 3 felony with penalties of 10 – 32 years in a Colorado State Prison, and a fine starting at $3,000. 2nd Degree Assault is typically a class 4 felony with 5 – 16 years in prison, and a fine of $2,000 – $500,000. These criminal convictions can also be labeled as an “Extraordinary Risk.” These are crimes that are believed to be of a higher risk to the public and are sentenced more harshly. To learn more about “Extraordinary Risk” crimes go here.
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Our top Weld County Domestic Violence Assault attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office have over 30 years of criminal law experience. It is important to have an aggressive criminal defense attorney who understands the penalties that you are facing which can affect your future, including employment, where you live, and your right to carry a firearm. We work with the Weld County prosecutors often and will strive for a lesser charge if the evidence you is strong, or fight tirelessly in a trial if the evidence is weak. You’ll get the best outcome when we are at your side.